Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
Available On Air Stations
Watch Live

International

A Soldier's Daughter

Commentator Karen Spears Zacharias is the daughter of an American soldier who was killed in Vietnam. She remembers how her mother held their family together after her father's death. Zacharias is the author of Hero Mama: A Daughter Remembers the Father She Lost in Vietnam — and the Mother Who Held Her Family Together.

Copyright 2005 NPR

Fact-based local news is essential

KPBS keeps you informed with local stories you need to know about — with no paywall. Our news is free for everyone because people like you help fund it.

Support local independent journalism now.