In this episode of The Veterans Club Podcast, host Ed Bejarana talks with Gulf War veteran and professional photographer Richard Sherman about his six-year journey to honor military heroes through his book, Never Home: Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned. Richard shares poignant stories from his visits to 23 overseas cemeteries, reflecting on the profound sacrifice of service members and how their legacies can inspire future generations. The conversation highlights Richard's military experiences, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and the importance of veterans sharing their stories to preserve history and foster understanding.

Show Notes

Introduction: Ed shares a personal story about Thanksgiving and the camaraderie food creates within The Veterans Club.

Guest Spotlight: Richard Sherman, Navy veteran, author, and photographer, discusses his military service and transition to civilian life.

The Book: Insights into Never Home, a photographic journey honoring fallen heroes and their stories, featuring 54 biographies from World War I and II.

Key Takeaways:

• Lessons learned during service and their application in civilian life.
• The importance of preserving veterans' stories for future generations.
• Encouragement for veterans to start projects to share their unique perspectives.
• Call to Action: Visit NeverHomeHeroes.com to purchase Richard's book and learn more about his work.

Link to the book: www.neverhomeheroes.com

About Our Guest:

I received my commission from Navy OCS in 1989. I served with Tacron-21 as part of two Marine Amphibious Groups during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf and Eastern Mediterranean. I was then the Intel Officer at VF-43, an adversary squadron based out of Norfolk, VA. I left active duty after 4 years and while getting my MBA at Georgetown University, served at the Pentagon at an Intelligence Watch Center. I served 4 years on active duty and nearly 3 years in the Reserves.

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