LOST SOLDIERS Podcast https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com LOST SOLDIERS

 ...an episodic podcast dedicated to sharing the wartime stories of the known Veterans that rest in Charlotte’s Cedar Grove Cemetery. Hosted by Ché Abdullah & Tom Hanchett – Lost Soldiers, the show presents the Veteran stories of a once abandoned cemetery.

The cemetery holds 20 Veterans (located so far), whose service ranges from the Spanish American War to the conflict in Vietnam.

These soldiers have significant relevance in the growth of Charlotte and the Nation. Until now many of their stories, heroics and contributions to a nation have been little told and often allowed to be forgotten. Please join us for each riveting episode detailing the exploits of the “Lost Soldiers” of Cedar Grove!

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:57:18 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. History 1440 episodic LOST SOLDIERS is an episodic podcast dedicated to sharing the wartime stories of the known Veterans that rest in Charlotte’s Cedar Grove Cemetery. Hosted by Ché Abdullah & Tom Hanchett – Lost Soldiers, the show presents the Veteran stories of a once abandoned cemetery. cmalikart cmalikart No false https://feed.podbean.com/LostSoldiers/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21968946/LOST_SOLDIER_30008ewvt.jpeg LOST SOLDIERS Podcast https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com 144 144 Lost Soldiers S1 EP 1 - Ché Abdullah and Tom Hanchett Lost Soldiers S1 EP 1 - Ché Abdullah and Tom Hanchett https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com/e/lost-soldiers-s1-ep-1-che-abdullah-and-tom-hanchett/ https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com/e/lost-soldiers-s1-ep-1-che-abdullah-and-tom-hanchett/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:57:18 -0400 LostSoldiers.podbean.com/13223ba3-45b7-3db7-9842-95e4717f9414 Welcome to Charlotte, NC; Ché Abdullah and Tom Hanchett introduce Cedar Grove Cemetery and the Lost Soldiers Podcast. 

]]> Welcome to Charlotte, NC; Ché Abdullah and Tom Hanchett introduce Cedar Grove Cemetery and the Lost Soldiers Podcast. 

]]> cmalikart false No 2114 7 full Lost Soldiers S2 EP 6 - Doug Compton Lost Soldiers S2 EP 6 - Doug Compton https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com/e/lost-soldiers-s2-ep-6-doug-compton/ https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com/e/lost-soldiers-s2-ep-6-doug-compton/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:20:11 -0400 LostSoldiers.podbean.com/daf3a7e6-dfef-32ce-8c3b-698163dce556 Almost every day, Doug (aka The Cemetery Man) is either in a cemetery documenting, cleaning or repairing headstones or on his computer research cemeteries and the souls interred.  He is a member of the Association for Gravestone Studies and on the Historian board subcommittee at HEPI.

Doug has done a lot of work and research at Cedar Grove in Charlotte, NC as well as offering his support to the  North Carolina African American Cemeteries Network (NCAACN). You can find Doug on Instagram and Facebook where he posts his work frequently.

]]> Almost every day, Doug (aka The Cemetery Man) is either in a cemetery documenting, cleaning or repairing headstones or on his computer research cemeteries and the souls interred.  He is a member of the Association for Gravestone Studies and on the Historian board subcommittee at HEPI.

Doug has done a lot of work and research at Cedar Grove in Charlotte, NC as well as offering his support to the  North Carolina African American Cemeteries Network (NCAACN). You can find Doug on Instagram and Facebook where he posts his work frequently.

]]> Almost every day, Doug (aka The Cemetery Man) is either in a cemetery documenting, cleaning or repairing headstones or on his computer research cemeteries and the souls interred.  He is a member of the Association for Gravestone Studies and on the Historian board subcommittee at HEPI. cmalikart false No 2292 2 6 full Lost Soldiers S2 EP 5 - Michael Connor Lost Soldiers S2 EP 5 - Michael Connor https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com/e/lost-soldiers-s2-ep-5/ https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com/e/lost-soldiers-s2-ep-5/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:48:46 -0400 LostSoldiers.podbean.com/b3d53cb2-b403-3d7d-a159-52811e03fb1b Michael D. Connor has toured professionally with Broadway in Philadelphia and Chicago. He is a Professor of Theatre Arts, Professional Actor, Playwright and Director. In his theatre instruction at Livingstone College, he has integrated these disciplines to bring awareness to topics affecting the community the college serves. Mr. Connor enjoys performing his original one man show of seven historical Negro orators called, Reflections from the Past.

]]> Michael D. Connor has toured professionally with Broadway in Philadelphia and Chicago. He is a Professor of Theatre Arts, Professional Actor, Playwright and Director. In his theatre instruction at Livingstone College, he has integrated these disciplines to bring awareness to topics affecting the community the college serves. Mr. Connor enjoys performing his original one man show of seven historical Negro orators called, Reflections from the Past.

]]> cmalikart false No 2622 5 full Lost Soldiers - S2 EP4 County Commissioner Arthur Griffin Lost Soldiers - S2 EP4 County Commissioner Arthur Griffin https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com/e/lost-soldiers-guest-county-commissioner-arthur-griffin/ https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com/e/lost-soldiers-guest-county-commissioner-arthur-griffin/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:09:38 -0500 LostSoldiers.podbean.com/8879efb4-c1b6-3530-88f7-512534fe871a Arthur Griffin - County Commissioner | Vietnam Vet | Cedar Grove Ambassador 

Arthur served his country in the United States Army as a soldier and Infantry Platoon Leader in Vietnam (1970-71) and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. 

Arthur retired as a senior vice president for McGraw-Hill Education and current County Commissioner.  

]]> Arthur Griffin - County Commissioner | Vietnam Vet | Cedar Grove Ambassador 

Arthur served his country in the United States Army as a soldier and Infantry Platoon Leader in Vietnam (1970-71) and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. 

Arthur retired as a senior vice president for McGraw-Hill Education and current County Commissioner.  

]]> cmalikart false No 2559 2 full Lost Soldiers S2 Ep3 - Chris Brasel - UNCC Lost Soldiers S2 Ep3 - Chris Brasel - UNCC https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com/e/lost-soldiers-s2-ep3-chris-brasel-uncc/ https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com/e/lost-soldiers-s2-ep3-chris-brasel-uncc/#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:37:01 -0500 LostSoldiers.podbean.com/1a2347dd-4f84-3fe2-8191-fc370086e6ff Chris Brasel - Dir Military and Veteran Services UNC Charlotte - SCG Partner

He is a graduate of UNC Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Prior to attending UNC Charlotte, Chris served for five years in the United States Navy stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC and Naval Hospital Portsmouth, VA. As Director, Chris is passionate about advocating for military-affiliated student needs. 

]]> Chris Brasel - Dir Military and Veteran Services UNC Charlotte - SCG Partner

He is a graduate of UNC Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Prior to attending UNC Charlotte, Chris served for five years in the United States Navy stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC and Naval Hospital Portsmouth, VA. As Director, Chris is passionate about advocating for military-affiliated student needs. 

]]> cmalikart false No 2290 4 full Lost Soldiers - Ep 2 - (Guest) Ken Koontz Lost Soldiers - Ep 2 - (Guest) Ken Koontz https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com/e/lost-soldiers-guest-ken-koontz/ https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com/e/lost-soldiers-guest-ken-koontz/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:53:21 -0500 LostSoldiers.podbean.com/a23d568e-274a-3026-b8cd-4054f960cde7 Ken Koontz was WBTV’s first Black reporter, coming on board in 1969. He spent 14 years with the local news station — 11 as a reporter and news anchor.

Now retired, the 74-year-old mentors the current generation, sharing advice, wisdom and stories about Charlotte’s history. He is also a freelance writer and photography enthusiast.

]]> Ken Koontz was WBTV’s first Black reporter, coming on board in 1969. He spent 14 years with the local news station — 11 as a reporter and news anchor.

Now retired, the 74-year-old mentors the current generation, sharing advice, wisdom and stories about Charlotte’s history. He is also a freelance writer and photography enthusiast.

]]> cmalikart false No 2763 3 full Lost Soldiers S2 - Ep.1 - Mark Jerrell - Mecklenburg County Commissioner Lost Soldiers S2 - Ep.1 - Mark Jerrell - Mecklenburg County Commissioner https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com/e/lost-soldiers-with-special-guest-ken-koontz/ https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com/e/lost-soldiers-with-special-guest-ken-koontz/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:45:45 -0500 LostSoldiers.podbean.com/ead18322-df39-353b-9a5f-610b27b41f1e Mecklenburg County Commissioner Mark Jerrell - Army Reserves Specialist 4 

Mark serves as chair of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners and represents District 4. 

He is actively engaged in the community and is focused on efforts to support social justice, equity and improving the lives of all people in Mecklenburg County.

]]> Mecklenburg County Commissioner Mark Jerrell - Army Reserves Specialist 4 

Mark serves as chair of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners and represents District 4. 

He is actively engaged in the community and is focused on efforts to support social justice, equity and improving the lives of all people in Mecklenburg County.

]]> Ken Koontz was WBTV’ - Charlotte’s first Black reporter, coming on board in 1969. Ken spent 14 years with the local news station — 11 as a reporter and news anchor. cmalikart false No 2673 2 1 full Lost Soldiers - Arlington Remote Interview with Cedar Grove Lost Soldiers - Arlington Remote Interview with Cedar Grove https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com/e/lost-soldiers-arlington-remote-interview-with-cedar-grove/ https://LostSoldiers.podbean.com/e/lost-soldiers-arlington-remote-interview-with-cedar-grove/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:30:39 -0500 cmalikart.podbean.com/1f777072-9fa4-3ad1-b2f4-b5cd12e3671b Wreaths Across America Radio - checks in with the Wreath Day Event @ Cedar Grove Cemetery in Charlotte, NC - from the Wreaths Across America Radio team at Arlington Cemetery. 

Join Ché Abdullah and Tom Hanchett for the LOST SOLDIERS podcast, Fridays at! 

New Episodes Premiering in February!

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]]> Wreaths Across America Radio - checks in with the Wreath Day Event @ Cedar Grove Cemetery in Charlotte, NC - from the Wreaths Across America Radio team at Arlington Cemetery. 

Join Ché Abdullah and Tom Hanchett for the LOST SOLDIERS podcast, Fridays at! 

New Episodes Premiering in February!

savecedargrove.org

]]> Ché Abdullah from the Lost Soldiers Podcast is interviewed during the Wreaths Across America Wreath Day Ceremony. A live check-in from Arlington Cemetery in Virginia direct to our location at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Charlotte, NC. LOST SOLDIERS - Wreaths Across America Radio false No 264 1 trailer