Eugene Tycher, age 80, of Colorado Springs and his younger brother, Sherwin Tycher, age 67 of Chicago, IL have spent far too many years apart. The Tycher brothers long to reconnect again after 22 long years without seeing each other. Early in his career, Gene moved to Colorado while Sherwin remained in the Midwest and enlisted in the Navy. Gene wistfully explains that, “all of my other family members, aunts, cousins, uncles, are all dead except for Sherwin. He is the last living person in my family!” After Eugene moved to Colorado 30 years ago, he would try and go back to visit Sherwin regularly but then he fell on some hard times medically and financially. With neither of these brothers ever having any children of their own, they have great fondness for each other, their last living relatives. Gene talks with longing about his desire to see his brother again after so many years, “to talk about old times, go out to a nice restaurant, and maybe see a movie.”
Tom L, age 72 – Army
Growing up in a family where military service wasn’t just a choice, it was a tradition, Tom joined the Army after high school and served six years as a wheel mechanic in Germany and at Fort Bliss, Texas. Known for his versatility and problem‑solving skills, he supported a wide range of military equipment. After service, Thomas built a successful retail career in Wyoming while continuing to give back through the Wyoming National Guard and American Legion. Like many Vietnam‑era veterans, he feels his service has gone unrecognized. Voyage of Valor will allow him to celebrate this chapter of his life and experience the history of Washington, D.C.
