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Soldier's Stories/Trail of Trust

Season 6 Episode 4 | 28m 29sVideo has Closed Captions

This episode profiles African-American civil war soldiers and blind hiker Trevor Thomas.

We will introduce you to Fred Johnson of Wilmington, an African-American whose ancestors fought in the Civil War and who now works tirelessly to honor their service. Then, hear the epic story of Trevor Thomas, who hiked the Appalachian Trail without the benefit of eyesight and learned to trust the companions he inspired along the way.

04/05/2012 | Rating NR

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Soldier's Stories/Trail of Trust

Season 6 Episode 4 | 28m 29sVideo has Closed Captions

We will introduce you to Fred Johnson of Wilmington, an African-American whose ancestors fought in the Civil War and who now works tirelessly to honor their service. Then, hear the epic story of Trevor Thomas, who hiked the Appalachian Trail without the benefit of eyesight and learned to trust the companions he inspired along the way.

04/05/2012 | Rating NR

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