55 min
Ep. 23 Tom's American Story-82nd Airborne & Drill Sergeant Freedoms Pulse
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- Personal Journals
Sergeant Major Thomas Capel was born in a poor community in Ellerbe, North Carolina. His mother dropped out of school in the 4th or 5th grade to help her siblings provide for the family after both parents died. Because of her upbringing, Tom's mom was adamant her two boys stayed in school.
Tom was a member of the reknown 82nd Airborne. The wings on his shoulders is a proud reminder of his attachment with this prestigious division.
A tough drill sergeant, Tom was hard on discipline. Disciplined soldiers return from the battlefield to their wives, husbands, and children.
Tom has a passion for helping vets and is an active participant with Feherty's Troops First Foundation.
Tom shares his American story with poignant memories, sure to touch your heart.
Sergeant Major Thomas Capel was born in a poor community in Ellerbe, North Carolina. His mother dropped out of school in the 4th or 5th grade to help her siblings provide for the family after both parents died. Because of her upbringing, Tom's mom was adamant her two boys stayed in school.
Tom was a member of the reknown 82nd Airborne. The wings on his shoulders is a proud reminder of his attachment with this prestigious division.
A tough drill sergeant, Tom was hard on discipline. Disciplined soldiers return from the battlefield to their wives, husbands, and children.
Tom has a passion for helping vets and is an active participant with Feherty's Troops First Foundation.
Tom shares his American story with poignant memories, sure to touch your heart.
55 min