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On this episode of Our American Stories, the late Paul Monti often drove his son Jared’s truck—an act that inspired the hit country song “I Drive Your Truck” by Lee Brice. But the story is about much more than a song. It’s the story of Jared Monti, a true hero who sacrificed his life trying to save a fellow soldier during close-quarters combat in the mountains of Afghanistan. For his actions, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. It’s also the story of a father dedicated to keeping his son’s memory alive after his ultimate sacrifice. Paul Monti shares the story himself—in an interview he gave to Our American Stories shortly before his passing in 2022.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, the late Paul Monti often drove his son Jared&rsquo;s truck&mdash;an act that inspired the hit country song &ldquo;I Drive Your Truck&rdquo; by Lee Brice. But the story is about much more than a song. It&rsquo;s the story of Jared Monti, a true hero who sacrificed his life trying to save a fellow soldier during close-quarters combat in the mountains of Afghanistan. For his actions, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. It&rsquo;s also the story of a father dedicated to keeping his son&rsquo;s memory alive after his ultimate sacrifice. Paul Monti shares the story himself&mdash;in an interview he gave to Our American Stories shortly before his passing in 2022.
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

[Memorial Day Special] A Medal of Honor Recipient Through the Eyes of His Father 

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