Vietnam veteran talks revisiting nation, cycling 390 miles on Trooper Steve on Patrol Watch again at the top of this story
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – Vietnam veteran Marc Gimbel joined me in Results-1 this morning.
In keeping with our segment “Serving Those Who Served ,” Marc’s story is one of self-completion.
Serving in the Vietnam War at just 22 years old, now 77, he has gone back. Marc recently completed 390 miles in two weeks biking through Vietnam and reliving his past with a new sense of humanity.
We heard directly from this local man, who served our country.
Watch it again at the top of this story.
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About the Author Steve Montiero headshot
Steven Montiero, better known as “Trooper Steve," joined the News 6 morning team as its Traffic Safety Expert in October 2017.
A Central Florida native and decorated combat veteran, Montiero comes to the station following an eight-year assignment with the Florida Highway Patrol.
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