GK Memoirs

George tells stories about Oscar Flint Goggans, who was a spy during World War II and afterwards during the Cold War.  He includes stories about parachuting behind enemy lines in France, being adrift on an aviation fuel tanker ship in the English Channel, and barely making it to an evacuation plane while being chased by the enemy. 

This story was recorded on February 5, 2023.

George lists some family members who served in the military, including his brother Paul who at 17 was given the choice between joining the military during the Vietnam War, or going to jail for the crime of grand theft auto.  He chose to go to Vietnam.  

This story was recorded on February 5, 2023.

George describes the gunshot wounds family friend Ray got in World War II.

This story was recorded on February 5, 2023.

George talks about his parents' personalities.  He talks about his mother working in the garment industry in New York City, and teaching him economics through games as a child.  

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George describes the food he ate growing up, which was very Norwegian, including everything pickled.

This story was recorded on February 5, 2023.

George describes their simple, lowkey birthdays he had growing up.

This story was recorded on February 5, 2023.

George describes Christmas growing up and how his younger brother Paul ate some glass ornaments as a baby.

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George describes when he got his first 22 rifle as a child from a handyman family friend named Ray.

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George describes which sports were popular to play as a kid.  Baseball was the most popular, followed by football and basketball.

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George describes how kids learned to ride a bike in the 50's, getting pushed into the street on the bike by their friends.  

This story was recorded on February 5, 2023.