Segment 1: Ray Richardson is joined by Mike Mercer of F3 Defense. They talk about some of the restaurants honoring the veterans today with free meals, the birth of F3 Defense, and the danger that truckers especially women are in when they are on the road.
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Segment 2: Col. Tim Thorsen calls in.
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Segment 3: Ray plays a stirring speech from Ronald Reagan, Mike shares a story of his Dad taking Iwa Jima. Ray shares the story of Bud Thorn and Edith Knowles.
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Segment 4: Ray reads a text about the last segment. The boys talk about some of the upcoming guests.
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Segments 5-6: Mike Shepherd, Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News, joins the boys and he and Ray discuss Tuesday’s election results and the campaigns.
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Segment 7: Gunny Mike joins the boys in the studio and Drew Roberson (Marine Recruiter) calls in and shares his story. Ray plays a clip from Charles Norman Shay (a Penobscot tribal elder, writer, and decorated veteran of both World War II and the Korean War) as he describes his story on Omaha Beach.
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Segment 8: Ray introduces the guests in the studio, Gunny Mike, Mike Mercer, Doshu Allan Viernes (who is also a Veteran), and Mark Reilly.
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Segments 9-10: Doshu Allan Viernes shares his story of how Jukado came to be and more about his service. He talks about teaching his students to give back to the community which is how this fundraiser Talent Show came to be. For more information or to drop a check/money off in support, visit the Awesome Kids After-School and Summer Camp at 821 Main Street in Westbrook, phone: (207) 671-9408. Gunny Mike shares a little bit of his military history and Ray reminds people of the Travis Mills Fundraiser at Erik’s Church tomorrow night.
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Segments 11-12: Musician Don Campbell joins the boys in the studio and sings a song “Veterans’ Day”. Ray asks him to share his story of writing his songs. They discuss the Veterans’ homes in Maine and the people that care for them. This brings up the movie “Heartbreak Ridge” which we find out was based on Gunny Mike’s unit.
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Segments 13-14: The panel talks about some of the great veterans that served without question, including Pat Tilman whom Don sang about, Caleb Barrieau (Ray’s neighbor), the need for the check-in with people that served, and more.
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Segments 15-16: Don sings God Bless America. They take some calls. Mercer tells more places that honor Veterans. Ray asks Don about his event Flotilla and how much money they raised for Cancer. They talk about Birchwood Brewing as well. Ray brings up tomorrow’s event at Erik’s Church featuring The Don Campbell Band. They take an emotional call from Ethan of Saco. They take some more emotional calls. Don closes out the show with a song.
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