StoryCorps

“I think I could have done another 31 years.”

Retired New York City sanitation worker Angelo Bruno (L) speaks with his friend and former partner, Eddie Nieves (R), about working together on their daily route.

Recorded in New York, NY

“I can remember things that occur in my heart much better than things that occur in my head.”

Robert Patterson, who has Alzheimer's disease, speaks with his wife, Karen.

Recorded in Los Angeles, CA

“When I look back, I do realize that I was a little bit too tough.”

Theresa Nguyen (L) talks to her daughter, Stephanie (R), about balancing their Vietnamese heritage with raising a family in the United States.

Recorded in Morrow, GA

“I was focusing on him coming home.”

Jean Braca talks with her son David about losing her husband, Alfred Braca, on September 11, 2001.

Recorded in New York, NY

“They'd come in limping and they would literally leave walking.”

Carlos Mosqueda tells his daughter, Cindy, about how his father healed people in their East LA home.

Recorded in Los Angeles, CA

“Have me and Mom ever extremely disappointed you?”

Minister Beau Harris talks to his daughter Kioni "Popcorn" Marshall about the changes their family has seen over the years.

Recorded in New York, NY

“I caught a wave and was gliding down the face...”

Tom Davis talks with his parents, Connie and Robert, about a surfing accident when he was 21 years old that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Read more...