My special guest stars for episode #137 are Lanny West, his sister, Dori Stone, and his brother, Donny Downard (although Donny wasn\u2019t available for the interview, he\u2019s a big part of this story). The adventure you\u2019re about to hear is filled with supernatural signs, chance meetings, unexpected family connections, and love abounding everywhere and across generations and their dad\u2019s scattered family. Get ready to hear a very special story that I\u2019m calling Lieutenant Colonel Donald Downard’s Wonderful Family Reunion. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Lanny and Dori and Donny, I LOVE that you\u2019ve continually said yes to exploring each new step of your dad\u2019s, Lt. Col. Donald Downard’s, Wonderful Family Reunion.\u00a0 And I ADMIRE your dad for his heroic service to our country and his powerful will to bring his family together even after his death. 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