Ed Ackroyd and the aftereffects of war — Dec. 20, 2018
- Author
- Marcello Iaia
- Published
- Thu 20 Dec 2018
- Episode Link
- https://shows.acast.com/other-voices/episodes/5caa7aa222a716fe2f2d895e
Ed Ackroyd left Berne-Knox-Westerlo’s high school when he was 17 to join the military. He enjoyed seeing the world until he was sent to Vietnam in 1969 and 1970. He got a Purple Heart after shrapnel wounded his leg, from which he recovered, but has spent a lifetime plagued with the effects of Agent Orange — skin inflammation, cancer, a heart attack. He’s also spent a lifetime advocating for veterans, pushing for recognition and for tax breaks. Seen here, he presents a Hometown Heroes banner bearing his image from his time in Vietnam.
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