04: Peff Eick, Vietnam War Helicopter Pilot
Today’s guest is Peff Eick. Peff served in the United States Army and was a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War.
While in Vietnam, Peff was involved in several combat missions, to include the battle of Hamburger Hill in 1969. Peff is a recepient of the Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal with V for heroism, Air Medal with 14 Oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal and the Vietnamese Cross o Gallantry w “Palm”.
Peff talks about his childhood, the reasons he joined the Army, his training, and what it's like to fly a helicopter in combat.
Peff has been involved in the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation’s Ocean Therapy Program.
This program provides surfing instruction and equipment to members of the Marines' Wounded Warriors Battalion in Camp Pendleton, CA
Peff grew up in Southern California and has been surfing and playing guitar for most of his life, both of which he still enjoys to this day.
He and his wife have two daughters, two son-in-laws, and grandchildren.
Several years ago, Peff wrote a song about his experiences in Vietnam called Sons and Daughters, which you can watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tc2SjP1oMns
He dedicated this song to his wife, his daughters, their husbands and his “precious” grandchildren.
He also dedicated this song to all the veterans who have served this great nation, always at the ready, in times of peace and war.
Peff is an incredible story teller and you won’t want to miss his interview.
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