It really is a small world.
I joined the Marine Corps from Shreveport, Louisiana — a city founded by Captain Henry Miller Shreve. So, imagine my surprise when Heather Shreve, a descendant of the Shreve family tree, reached out to me about her powerful new book, The Long Blue Shadow.
Heather isn’t just connected by name — she carries a 250-year family legacy of military service. Her book tells the story of her grandfather, Arthur Shreve, a WWII POW, and her grandmother Julia’s resilience on the home front. It’s a heartfelt tribute to the often-unspoken struggles military families face.
In this episode, we dive into:
• The emotional impact of service on generations
• Why preserving these stories matters
• Heather’s creative journey as a writer, speaker, and artist
• And her passion for honoring military spouses and families
Check out Heather’s work and upcoming projects at www.heather-p-shreve.com. You can order, “The Long Blue Shadow” on Amazon (https://a.co/d/0CwS8oW).
Thank you, Heather, for sharing your voice and your family's story.
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