Army Spc. Matthew Bolar attended the NFL's NFC championship game in January 2007 with his father, Gordon. A few months later he was killed by an IED. Courtesy of Gordon Bolar hide caption

StoryCorps' National Day Of Listening
The project encourages people to sit down with a loved one and record a meaningful conversation.Gary Knell with his father, David. Courtesy of Gary Knell hide caption
Ellene Montagne decided at 10 she wanted to be a pilot. She's pictured here in 1947 near Fort Belvoir, Va., where she learned how to fly at a local airport. Courtesy of Michael Montagne hide caption
Arsalan and father Dr. Tariq Iftikhar enjoy a family moment during a trip to London in May 2009. Family photo hide caption
NPR's Guy Raz and Robert Siegel chat about Siegel's first days in radio. Friday is the National Day of Listening, a chance to sit down with a loved one, turn on a tape recorder, and ask that person about his life. John Poole/NPR hide caption