Preserving
Stories
Dive into the rich history of veterans across the world through interviews that capture their impactful stories.
The Documentary
Oral Histories
Photos
About Us
Huanchu (Bob) Liu
Founder, Project Lead, Interviewer
Daniel Che
UK Project Lead
Huanchu (Bob) Liu is an Asian-Canadian high school student whose academic interests primarily involve History and Foreign Policy. He is currently entering his high school senior year at Upper Canada College, where he will study History and Global Politics among his Higher Level courses in the IB Diploma Programme. Bob Liu is the founder of Preserving Stories, an oral history initiative interviewing veterans with members across 3 continents. Bob is passionate about preserving the oral histories of veterans, spreading his appreciation and passion for history across communities and borders.
Jerry Zhou
HK Project Lead
Jerry is a volunteer at the Ontario Regiment Museum in Oshawa. Raised on his grandfather’s stories of service in the Vietnam War and the events surrounding the Gulf War and the War on Terror, he developed a deep interest in military history spanning from World War I to the modern day. His primary areas of focus are the Cold War, the Pacific Theatre of World War II, and the history of armored combat.
Armaan Habib
Filmmaker
Armaan Habib is a high school student at Upper Canada College with an interest in filmmaking and rowing.
Justin Guo
American Project Head
Justin Guo is an Asian-American high school student from the United States. He is best known for his interest in military history, aviation, and competitive fencing. Born in Long Island, New York, the area famous for being the “Cradle of Aviation”, Justin gains inspiration from his surroundings, fascinated by the storied history that dates back almost a century. Justin has a passion for learning peoples stories and wishes to preserve this history in whatever way he can. He plans to pursue a history and humanities degree and to make a name for himself in historical academic writing.
Robert Guo
Media team
Robert Guo is a high school student at Upper Canada College with an interest in filmmaking, marketing and communications. As a rising junior, Robert will continue his film journey through taking the high level film course in the IB Diploma program. He applies such skills to use through being the lead filmmaker and videographer of Preserving stories, and working with the team to spread the appreciation for diversified history.
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Preserving Stories began with a simple belief — that every veteran’s voice matters, and their experiences deserve to be remembered. What started as a personal project gradually grew into a mission: to document the stories of veterans not through textbooks or timelines, but through their own words.
Through each interview, I realized how powerful these memories are — filled with courage, sacrifice, and deeply human moments that history books often overlook. These stories aren’t just about the past; they offer perspective, empathy, and connection for the present and future.
Preserving Stories is more than just a website. It’s a space to listen, to learn, and to honor those who served — one story at a time.