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Glenville, WV - In September of 2011, Glenville State College established the 'West Virginia Veteran's Legacy Project'. This project builds on Glenville State College's World War II Heroes Project, which records and preserves the experiences of West Virginia veterans from that specific conflict.
The 'West Virginia Veteran's Legacy Project' focuses on collecting, preserving, and broadcasting stories of West Virginia war veterans who served in the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Persian Gulf War as well as the current conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Historically, West Virginia has had and continues to have the highest per capita military service rate in the United States.
Over two-hundred interviews with veterans and family and friends of deceased veterans have been conducted for the project. The stories they tell and the memories they reveal are creating a living picture of the brutality, confusion, and sacrifices of war.
The project has resulted in the publishing of a book and the production of a film documentary that highlights many of the veterans who have participated in this extensive endeavor.
The documentary 'Tradition of Service' is approximately 50 minutes long and gives a brief overview of West Virginians' history of service in the military, while including actual interview material and photographs from the 'West Virginia Veteran's Legacy Project'. The documentary was shown on West Virginia PBS during November 2012. Calhoun County resident Richard McCartney of Grantsville is featured in the film. DVDs of the documentary can be purchased for $10 each.
The book 'Heroes Among Us-A Tradition of Service' is a collection of photographs, both new and old, with succinct vet quotes and short stories that have been collected by the project. Copies of 'Heroes Among Us-A Tradition of Service' may be purchased for just $10 each.
A package deal is available that includes a DVD and book for just $15. This would make a meaningful gift for veterans and their family and friends.
Purchases may be made at the GSC Foundation Office in the Heflin Administration Building. Orders may also be mailed to you by contacting Michelle Clowser at www.Michelle.Clowser@glenville.edu or by calling
(304)462-6380. A $2.50 base shipping charge does apply to all mail orders.
The GSC 'West Virginia Veteran's Legacy Project' has also created a traveling photo exhibit which is now on display at the Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The photo exhibit and a traveling historical display are both available free of charge for display at other healthcare facilities, businesses, libraries, events, and organizations' meeting areas. To reserve the exhibits, contact the GSC Public Relations and Marketing Department at (304)462-4115.
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