Interview with the Son of a Marine Helicopter Pilot

By: Justin Tilly

https://soundcloud.com/user-958033044/interview

Analysis

The person I chose to interview has chosen to remain anonymous, however the stories he offers describes memorable events during the early years of his life while his father fought in Vietnam. During the interview he discusses what it was like growing up while his father was away as well as what it was like getting to know him once he returned home. This interview offers a more personalized take on how the Vietnam war affected the youth throughout the course of the war, particularly how it affected this individuals relationship with their father.

This was a particularly interesting interview, having a personal relationship with the interviewee gives me some background information on ‘John Smith’ that others may not have but his story is heartwarming all the same. After finishing the interview, it became clear to me that Smith’s relationship with his father was truly a defining factor in Smith’s life and its impact on his morals and beliefs is very clear. His father was lucky enough to return from Vietnam and have the ability to spend time with John and his siblings.