“What was the best tip you ever got?”

Debra Goodman interviews her friend Ed Trinka, a doorman at the Plaza Hotel since 1963.

Recorded in New York, NY

“Remember when you were asking me 'Hey Dad were you in a war?'”

Brian Delate tells his daughter, Tirsa, about serving during the Vietnam War.

Recorded in New York, NY

“He was tough on the outside—big, big, soft guy on the inside.”

Bob Carberry (L) and John Cullen (R) remember their fellow firefighter, Lieutenant Steven Bates, who died on September 11, 2001.

Recorded in New York, NY

“My father took me to the grocery store when I was just big enough to walk...”

Robbie Cronig (R) who grew up working in his family's market, remembers selling it to his friend Steve Bernier (L).

Recorded in Martha's Vineyard, MA

“What are the things you believe in?”

Ky-Antre Compton to Stuart Chittenden, his mentor from Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Recorded in Omaha, NE

“He was my best friend in the whole wide world...”

Otis Wade remembers Mandred Henry, in an interview with Mandred's granddaughter, Beatrice Perron.

Recorded in Martha's Vineyard, MA

“I really, at first, didn't want to pick the parents...”

Stacy Cooper (L) to Karen Smith (R), who is raising Stacy's biological daughter in an open adoption.

Recorded in Hartford, CT

“He said, 'Well, Judge, I'm disappointed in you...'”

Judge Joe Pigott tells his wife, Lorraine, about Willie Earl "Pip" Dow, a man he sentenced many times.

Recorded in Jackson, MS

“You're the kind of person that we want our child to grow into...”

Cathy Resmer to her friend Jules Fishelman.

Recorded in Burlington, VT

“There was a lot more to me than you might imagine.”

Edwin Lanier Jr., who is homeless, to his friend David Wright.

Recorded in Durham, NC