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What does it mean to honor those who have served our country? And how can we help the next generation understand the courage, sacrifice, and responsibility that come with military service?
Award-winning children's author Jeff Gottesfeld joins Come to the Table to share the story behind his books 21 Steps: The Guarding of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Honor Flight: Celebrating America's Veterans.
Jeff explains how a visit to a national cemetery changed the direction of his writing career and inspired him to tell stories that bring attention to America's veterans and the people who serve alongside them. He also shares his personal experience participating in an Honor Flight, accompanying a veteran to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials built in honor of those who served.
The conversation explores:
How Jeff Gottesfeld became a children's book author.
The inspiration behind 21 Steps and Honor Flight.
Why children need to learn about military service and sacrifice.
How parents and teachers can use books to teach children about veterans.
The unique experiences of children growing up in military families.
Jeff's upcoming book, We All Serve.
The importance of remembering the unsung heroes of American military history.
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teacher, veteran, or simply someone who wants to better understand the sacrifices made by our service members, this is an important conversation.
Books discussed in this episode:
The Tree in the Courtyard
21 Steps: The Guarding of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Honor Flight: Celebrating America's Veterans
We All Serve (upcoming at the time of this interview)
Join us at the table as we explore stories that help us remember, appreciate, and honor those who serve.
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00:00 — Introducing Author Jeff Gottesfeld
01:35 — From Television Writing to Children's Books
02:30 — The Story Behind The Tree in the Courtyard
06:20 — How Jeff's View of the Military Changed
08:40 — Discovering the Unknown Soldiers
09:50 — The Inspiration Behind 21 Steps
12:30 — Why Children Need Stories About Military Service
13:40 — The Values of Honor, Duty, and Sacrifice
14:40 — What Is the Honor Flight Program?
15:40 — Jeff's Personal Honor Flight Experience
17:20 — Bringing Honor Flight to Life
18:30 — How Schools Can Sponsor a Veteran
20:40 — Teaching Children to Honor Veterans
22:40 — Connecting Students With Veterans
23:50 — The Story Behind We All Serve
25:00 — The Unique Experiences of Military Children
27:00 — The Importance of Belonging
28:40 — Stories Jeff Still Wants to Tell
29:30 — The Four Chaplains and Other Unsung Heroes
31:00 — Books for Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Beyond
32:00 — Thanking Jeff Gottesfeld