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.
Dear Grandson: Time Spent at 5th Medical Battalion
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding writes about returning stateside from Nam and his time spent at 5th Medical Battalion awaiting his next duty station.
Dear Grandson: Leaving Nam and Returning Home
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding writes about leaving Nam, the ship ride home, and a couple stops along the way.
Dear Grandson: Volunteering for Vietnam
In his latest “Dear Grandson,” Stan Gerding continues describing his experiences at Bethesda Naval Hospital and volunteering for duty in Vietnam.