From Surfboards to Surviving the War

This chapter features two surfboard shapers sharing their life journeys from childhood on a farm to navigating the complexities of the Vietnam War. They reflect on the carefree surf culture of their youth, juxtaposed with the responsibilities and realities of military service. Through personal anecdotes, they capture the deep emotional landscape of family farewells, rigorous military training, and the transition from home to a combat zone.