A grandson and an uncle keep a soldier’s memory alive by revisiting the love, faith, and quiet heroism that defined one man’s life in World War II.
In honor of Veterans Day, Scott Asmar sits down with his uncle, Eric Prieto, to share the legacy of Scott’s grandfather, John Asmar—an 82nd Airborne paratrooper whose courage carried him through Holland, France, and the Battle of the Bulge. Through family stories and vivid recollections, they uncover the humanity behind the history: a young man’s promise to his mother, the love he refused to burden before war, and the vision that convinced him he’d return home.
The episode reflects on patriotism, sacrifice, and how memory keeps meaning alive long after the generation that lived it is gone. It’s a quiet reminder that legacy isn’t measured by medals, but by the stories we choose to keep telling.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Honoring a Grandfather’s Legacy
03:03 How John and His Wife Met
05:52 Choosing Love After the War
07:03 Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne
09:27 A Vision in Paris
15:03 The Battle of the Bulge
21:03 Remembering Through Generations
23:16 A Final Farewell
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