146 Run for Levi – With Rob McDermott

On Monday, April 21st, New Hampshire CO Rob McDermott will run the Boston Marathon® in honor of his friend and colleague, Levi Frye. Partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Rob is raising funds to support AFSP's prevention programs, advocacy, education, and survivor support. Next, we will hear from AFSP spokesman David O’Leary, who shares important information about suicide risk and offers suggestions on how to help a friend or loved one who may be struggling. Finally, Sgt. Matt Holmes reads the beautiful eulogy he wrote to honor Levi at his funeral service. Support Suicide Prevention With Conservation Officer Rob McDermott Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Maine's Operation Game Thief International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here’s what we discuss: ·       Turkey hunting and a fiddlehead harvest ·       Joined Fish & Game shortly after Levi ·       Roommates in the game warden house ·       Eric Fluette and the anonymous ring sizing kit ·       Levi was set to receive his second congressional medal ·       Partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ·       Fundraising and training for the Boston Marathon® ·       Running with Levi: “we’d get lapped multiple times.” ·       Funds raised will help provide resources to others who have lost a loved one ·       Ways to offer support: Support Rob’s run directly through Give and Gain The New Hampshire Conservation Officers Relief Association ·     Up to 200 first responders die by suicide each year in the US ·       Follow the impulse to reach out ·       It’s okay to use the word ‘suicide.’ ·       The most important thing you can do is listen ·       Changing our language: “You don’t ‘commit cancer’ or ‘commit high blood pressure’.” ·       Boston Marathon® and others allow charities to apply for bibs as fundraisers ·       Team AFSP at the marathon ·       1 in 5 Americans has a connection to a mental health issue ·       Find information and support here: AFSP ·       Sgt. Matt Holmes reads Levi’s eulogy: A man of commitment, and a man in green. Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches   Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden’s Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Threads YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices