hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 438: The Fog of War and Humanity with Richard Acritelli and guest Dennis Moran P5 on hmTv
The Fog of War and Humanity
Episode 438 – Dennis Moran (Part 5)
Host: Richard Acritelli | Guest: Dennis Moran | hmTv
In the concluding chapter of this powerful five-part conversation, Vietnam veteran Dennis Moran shares some of the most personal and lasting memories of his service. He recounts a devastating air-mobile operation in which several close friends were killed moments after landing, describing the chaos of combat, the responsibility of walking point, and the split-second decisions required simply to survive.
Richard Acritelli guides the discussion beyond the battlefield as Dennis reflects on coming home at just 21 years old and facing the quieter, more complicated war that followed. He speaks openly about readjustment, survivor’s guilt, coping with memories, visiting fallen comrades, and the emotional impact of seeing their names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The conversation also highlights the lifelong bonds among veterans, his friendship with a wounded fellow soldier, and the healing power of family, work, and community.
Dennis shares how he rebuilt his life, found love, raised children, and eventually worked in construction helping shape Long Island’s highways, while continuing to honor those who never returned. The episode closes with a heartfelt reflection on remembrance, service, and why telling these stories matters.
A moving and human conclusion to a remarkable series about war, memory, resilience, and brotherhood.