ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this fourth episode of Writes of Passage: Stories of Service, presented by Mil-Tree Veteran Project, host Dawn Davis speaks with John Kalb, a Vietnam veteran, musician, actor, theater producer, and longtime supporter of Mil-Tree programs. John served in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany and shares the story behind his powerful Writes of Passage piece, Fire on the Water, which recounts the devastating 1966 shipboard fire that remains one of the deadliest tragedies in U.S. naval history. Through memory, reflection, and storytelling, John explores service, loss, resilience, and the lasting impact of experiences that shape a life. This series was made possible through support from the California Arts Council Community Impact Grant and generous community donors.
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