Today we get to hear from a guy that joined the Dallas Police Department but also served as a soldier in the United States Army.
This story begins with this guests journey from growing up as an Army brat to enlisting himself and joining the 10th Mountain Infantry Division and on a path to fighting terrorist in Afghanistan.
Tyler fit in as soldier, and a leader and on July 5th, 2006 all of his skills, resiliency, and faith were put to the test as his unit was ambushed in Afghanistan, and this day would change his life forever.
His path to DPD will be told in this episode as well as his passion to help and serve fellow first responders in buying their new homes.
Tyler and Frontline Realty started a program called Heroes Helping Heroes and this group has helped many military and first responders in making their life’s biggest purchase, their home.
Lt. Wade Dews sits in as a cohost to help tell this story.
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Critical Incident:
July 5th 2006
Tyler’s unit was ambushed by Taliban fighters in Afghanistan that resulted in Tyler receiving life threatening injuries.
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