Work Archives - Page 33 of 35 - StoryCorps

Ken Kobus and Ron Barraf

Ken Kobus (left) tells his friend Ron Baraff (right) about his father, John Kobus, who worked in a steel mill for nearly 40 years. The job left an imprint on both Ken and John. When John was near the end of his life and in hospice care, he would lie in bed and make hand motions in the air—the same ones he made while working in the steel mill.

Originally aired September 1, 2006, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Bobby Brown and Rufus Burkhalter

New Orleans Pump Station workers Rufus Burkhalter (right) and Bobby Brown remember the night Hurricane Katrina hit.

Originally aired August 25, 2006, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Henry Belcher and Major A. Mason III

Henry Belcher (left) tells his friend Major A. Mason III (right) about tap dancing in the 1930s when he joined with two friends to become the Six Sensational Sizzling Shoes. Their success brought new problem–with drugs and alcohol–which led Henry to leave the group. He stayed away from dancing for years, but a chance encounter with Gregory Hines got him dancing again.

Originally aired August 4, 2006, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

John Bancroft and Carolyn Bancroft

Dr. John Bancroft discusses one of his more memorable patients with his 10-year-old daughter Carolyn. The patient, a little girl whose condition was dire due to a sudden onset of liver failure, needed an organ transplant. A donor could not be located and when she died her family asked that her organs be offered for donation so that others could have an improved chance at life.

Originally aired July 28, 2006, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Richard Craig

Richard Craig has been a dance host on cruise ships for nearly 15 years. Hired by the ship to dance with women who do not have partners because they are widowed or their spouses do not dance, Richard encourages all passengers to join in, believing that even “If you just sway back and forth…you’re dancing.”

Originally aired July 14, 2006, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Rick Kincaid and Danny Ray Terry

Rick Kincaid talks with his friend Danny Ray Terry about Rick’s work as a bounty hunter. Rick remembers one of the funnier hunts he conducted as well as one of his most difficult — a case that caused Rick to end his bounty-hunting career for good.

Originally aired July 7, 2006, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Bob Carberry and John P. Cullen

Stephen Bates was a Lieutenant with FDNY Engine Company 235 in Brooklyn. He had been with the Fire Department for 18 years when he was killed at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

At StoryCorps, Bob Carberry (left) and John Cullen (right), also lieutenants with the department, remember spending time with their friend on and off the job.

Originally aired September 7, 2007, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Carol and Robert Harllee

Robert Harllee talks with his daughter Carol about his experiences as a military chaplain during the Vietnam War. They discuss the challenges of being with soldiers after they have been seriously wounded and are unsure whether they are going to live or die.

Originally aired May 26, 2006, on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Thomas and Lauren Nelson

First Lieutenant Thomas Nelson and his wife, Lauren, talk about their first year of marriage.

Originally aired April 28, 2006 on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Gregg Goins and Steve Nelms

Former tobacco auctioneers Gregg Goins (left) and Steve Nelms talk about their work.

Originally aired April 21, 2006, on NPR’s Morning Edition.