What happens when music becomes a lifeline, capturing the stories and struggles veterans carry silently? Today's guests, Bronson Hetzer and Cody Doench, from The Filthy Heathens, take us on an emotional journey through their song "Cyril," a tribute to a fallen friend lost to suicide after combat.
It's a gut-punching reminder of why staying connected matters and why reaching out could save lives. Discover how their music serves as therapy, healing wounds that words alone can't touch, and how the power of brotherhood transcends even the darkest days.
Stay until the end for the full song. It's one you won't forget.
Timestamps
- 00:01:30 - Behind the Song "Cyril" and a friend's memory
- 00:08:15 - Why music can say what words can't
- 00:16:00 - Brotherhood beyond the battlefield
- 00:24:30 - The impact of one powerful song
- 00:32:45 - The critical importance of reaching out
Links & Resources
- Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
- Website: https://thefilthyheathens.com
- Follow The Filthy Heathens on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555576782240
- Follow The Filthy Heathens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_filthy_heathens/
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