Arnaldo Silva with his daughter Vanessa at StoryCorps. StoryCorps hide caption
StoryCorps: Recording The Lives And Stories Of Everyday Americans StoryCorps is an independent nonprofit project whose mission is to honor and celebrate the lives of everyday Americans by listening to their stories.
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Sharing And Preserving The Stories Of Our Lives
Jim Saint Germain and Carlos Walton, on the night before Walton's wedding just last weekend. Saint Germain was one of Walton's groomsmen. Courtesy of Jim Saint Germain hide caption
To Save A Failing Student, This Dean Offered Not Just Help — But 'Family'
Anthony Merkerson and Charles Jones, on a visit with StoryCorps in New York City. StoryCorps hide caption
From Father To Father, A Few Words Of Wisdom On Raising Kids With Autism
Carolyn Porco's design of the inscription that was etched onto the capsule of Gene's remains sent to the moon. Courtesy of Carolyn Porco hide caption
Alice and Ibukun Owolabi, on a recent visit with StoryCorps. StoryCorps hide caption
'A Little Piece Of Mommy On Earth': The Gifts Their Late Mom Left Behind
A view inside the UpStairs Lounge after the fire that killed 32 people on June 25, 1973. Many of the victims were there for a meeting of the Metropolitan Community Church, an LGBT-affirmative church founded by the Rev. Troy Perry. Jack Thornell/AP hide caption
Out Of Ashes, An Unwavering Resolve: 'That's The Legacy. We Never Ran Away'
Ernesto Rodriguez and his son, Sebastian, when Sebastian was 2 years old. Courtesy of Ernesto Rodriguez hide caption
After Deployment, Marine Returns To Find His 'Most Important Thing': Fatherhood
Hans Walters and his wife, Martha Hiatt, rock out with a sea lion named Bruiser. Alletta Cooper for StoryCorps hide caption
This '80s Rock Frontman Knows: What Could Be More Metal Than Sharks?
Jamal Faison (right) with his uncle, Born Blackwell, at StoryCorps in New York City. StoryCorps hide caption
Donna Engeman, Survivor Outreach Services manager at the Installation Management Command, rode her Harley Davidson from San Antonio to Washington, D.C., to ride in Rolling Thunder Memorial Day, 2012. She rides again this year to help raise awarenes about the significance and meaning behind the Gold Star Pins. Rob Mcilvaine(AR News)/U.S. Army /Rob Mcilvaine(AR News)/U.S. Army hide caption
Army Love: A Fallen Soldier's Widow Tells Their Daughter How It All Began
Jim Stockdale greets his father, Navy pilot and then-Capt. James B. Stockdale, at Miramar Naval Air Station on Feb. 15, 1973. Courtesy of Jim Stockdale hide caption
Marie Sayenga recognized a need for improvement in her local government, and decided to run for office. Courtesy of Louise Randolph hide caption
Francisco and Frankie at one of the fountains on the Stanford campus that Francisco cared for over the years. Courtesy of the Preciado family hide caption
A Stanford Family: Groundskeeper Dad Cultivates His Son's Classroom Dream
Patricia Mishler, with her daughters Suzanne (left) and Janette Lynch. StoryCorps hide caption
Nearing Life's End, A Mother Reflects On 'The Most Important Thing I Did'
Sharon Long in her workshop. Courtesy of Sharon Long hide caption