Documentary release honors Vietnam War hero, veterans' stories

WENATCHEE – Siblings Seth Pierson and Jess Pierson Pappas, along with Jess’s husband Dan Pappas, set out to document the life of their Great Uncle Vic, a decorated Green Beret and Vietnam War hero. 

But, what began as a tribute to his service and sacrifice transformed into something unexpected—a love story.

“I think we really set out on a journey to learn about our Great Uncle Vic and his time in Vietnam, which we did, but we also learned a lot about my Great Aunt Diane, her strength, and their love story...which is truly beautiful and inspiring,” Jess said.

The siblings grew up hearing stories about their Uncle Vic from their Gramps. 

“After our Gramps passed, we felt the need to hear the stories from our Uncle Vic and let him and our Aunt Diane tell their experiences and stories,” Seth said. “It was just lucky to have a sister who has such a great background in videography and documentation.”