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February 1, 2024 22 mins

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What starts as a lighthearted look at summer jobs and old pickup trucks in small-town Arizona quickly turns into a full-throttle tale of family, justice, and unexpected adrenaline. In this episode, we ride along with Justin, fresh out of high school in 1993, as he unwittingly confronts an escaped fugitive on horseback. Decades later, a stolen four-wheeler sends the narrator and his brother — a local bishop — into hot pursuit across rural highways in a modern-day country posse.

Blending humor, nostalgia, and heartfelt reflection, this episode explores how personal stories — from escaped convicts to parenting lessons and righteous indignation — become the legacy we leave behind. It’s a reminder that life isn’t always fair, but it is always meaningful…especially when shared.

“Family History Drama. True Ancestry, told like legend.”

CHARACTERS
Gerrit Walter Gong
Justin Heaton
Pete Mangum
Uncle Grant Heaton
Aaron Heaton
Allen Heaton
Bishop Heaton
Douberley
Mr. Cook
Neil L. Anderson
Russell Brunson
Jon Acuff

LOCATIONS
North Rim Grand Canyon
Moccasin, Arizona
M Hill
Boy Scout Cave
Mohave County Courthouse
Arizona State Highway 389
Colorado City, Arizona
Church of Jesus Christ
Pipe Valley
Red Cliffs Chevron
Pipe Springs National Monument
Panguitch, Utah

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📧 Email me at FamilyHistoryDrama@gmail.com
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Generational Healing Through Family History
Memories Are Passed Through DNA From Your Grandparents, Say Scientists
https://www.buzzworthy.com/memories-dna-grandparents/

Sound Credits: https://freesound.org

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