In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding shares about his son’s Big Wheel, Tee ball, bumper stickers, and an operation in the desert of 29 Palms.
Dear Grandson: Playing Baseball with My Son and Camp Pendleton
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about his continuing career and education, and playing baseball with his son.
Dear Grandson: Confronting Trauma When Your Son Is Badly Hurt
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about his continuing career in the Navy and confronting trauma when his son was bitten on the face by a vicious neighborhood dog.
Dear Grandson: On Driving Across America
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding shares what it was like driving across America from Virginia Beach to California with his family in a tiny Chevy Vega in 1976.
Dear Grandson: On Continuing Education and Literally Running Out of Gas
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding shares about his continuing education, getting a dog, fun times with his son, and running out of gas on the highway.
Dear Grandson: On Doing It My Way
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding takes singing lessons, sings in nearby clubs, and is shocked after meeting a very famous person.
Dear Grandson: Service Member of the Year and Taking Your Dad to Pro Sporting Events
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding is nominated for Service Member of the Year and takes his son to pro ballgames while living in Philadelphia in the ’70s.
Dear Grandson: And Then Your Dad Arrived
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding talks about returning to work life after his tour in Vietnam, having a son, and deciding to reenlist in the Navy.
Dear Grandson: Returning Home to Kentucky and Next Duty Station
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding describes what it was like reuniting with his family again after his tour in Vietnam and his newest duty station in D.C.
Dear Grandson: Encountering War Protesters at Home
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding describes what it was like when he was confronted by war protesters back at home.