Honoring Hidden Heroes
Honoring Hidden Heroes By Military Luggage Company spotlights those who are silently doing great things for our country. Our goal is to share stories about Active Duty Military, Veterans, First Responders, Family Members and Non Profit organizations doing great things for those communities.
Episodes
24 episodes
Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Twenty Four
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Trina Clayeux from Give an Hour. Give an Hour provides free mental health care and support to our service members and their families to help them in their times of need. Their clinical care and peer supp...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Twenty Three
In our 23rd episode of Honoring Hidden Heroes, we talk with Sara Slone from Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.). This non-profit organization helps survivors work through their challenges and overcome their difficulties so they can lead hap...
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21:57
Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Twenty Two
In our 22nd episode of Honoring Hidden Heroes, we chat with Peggy Baker to discuss Operation First Response. This organization aims to help service members, veterans, first responders, and Gold Star families with the financial and mental health...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Twenty One
In this month’s episode, we sit down with Veterans Healing Farm to discuss their work in improving the physical, mental, and emotional health of our nation’s veterans. Through non-clinical mental health treatments, Veterans Healing Farm has hel...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Twenty
In our 20th episode, we talk with Kendra Danzer and Al Lampkins about an upcoming event in Fayetteville, NC, that provides support and resources for service members and vets struggling with suicide. This event aims to highlight people’s stories...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Nineteen
In our 19th episode of Honoring Hidden Heroes, we chat with Rick from CreatiVets to learn more about music and art therapy for veterans. CreatiVets provides veterans with a creative outlet for their experiences and challenging emotions, aiming ...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Eighteen
In this month’s episode, we talk with Lexi Green from Canines for Service. This non-profit trains service dogs for veterans at no cost, providing our service members with the help they need to live a fulfilling life. We were honored to have the...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Seventeen
In this episode, we chat with Paul Chapa, the founder of Friends in Service of Heroes (F.I.S.H). This organization works to increase awareness of the sacrifices our service members make while providing our military communities with the resource...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Sixteen
In this month’s episode, we chat with Bart Sherwood, the founder of Train a Dog, Save a Warrior (TADSAW). This organization’s goal is to help service members and veterans access service dog training and animal therapy to improve their mental he...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Fifteen
In our 15th installment of Honoring Hidden Heroes, we chat with Al Lampkins, a retired Army Veteran and community advocate. He works closely with the Veterans Bridge Homes, a non-profit dedicated to helping service members, veterans, and their ...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Fourteen
In this month’s episode, we sit down with George Fuller, the founder and president of Ruck ‘N’ Run. This organization honors those who served, builds camaraderie, and connects the community through monthly missions and an annual ruck march even...
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27:42
Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Thirteen
In episode 13, we sit down with Major Roberto “Bobby” Reyes. Major Roberto Reyes works with law enforcement in Cumberland County, North Carolina. He discusses his lengthy career as a law enforcement officer, especially regard...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Twelve
On this episode we speak to Felicia and Andy Davis. They represent Wish For Our Heroes and are giving back to an organization that one time gave to them. We are excited to spotlight such an amazing organization and 2 equally amazing...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Eleven
On this episode, we chat with Scott Burns.Scott is a USMC Veteran and the founder of 7 Days For The Troops. 7 Days For The Troops is a disabled Veteran founded organization committed to supporting Veterans and Vetera...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Ten
On our 10th episode, we sit down and talk to Sheriff Ennis Wright. Sheriff Wright has been the Cumberland County, NC sheriff since January of 2017.We enjoyed learning more about his career path and his vision for the depar...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Nine
On this episode, we have a chance to speak to Chris Acker. Chris is a US Navy Veteran who helps give back to less fortunate Veterans through his non profit Jeeps 4 Vets. Chris is also a Mission 22 ambassador. Through his effor...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Eight
On this episode, we sit down with Chief Kemberle Braden. He took over as Chief Of Police for the Fayetteville, NC police department in January of 2023. Chief Braden started his career in Law Enforcement in the 1990's and truly under...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Seven
On our 7th episode, we speak to Kimberly Franco. During her 22nd year of service in the Army, Kimberly lost her brother to suicide. Because of what she has been through and her kind heart, she eventually founded One Common Bond.&nbs...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Six
On this episode we speak to Jill Green, executive director of the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum.General Franks was the CENTCOM commander during 9/11 and the War On Terror.We truly enjoyed learning about al...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Five
This episode touches on a very important topic within the Military Community.You will hear the story of a Veteran who was on the brink of suicide. You will also hear from his Wife who with the help of some organizations helped her...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Four
On our fourth episode, we speak to Christy Lucas, the CEO and founder of Roots For Boots. As noted on their website "Roots for Boots provides opportunities for community members to use their gifts, talents and resources to assist in addre...
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Honoring Hidden Heroes - Episode Three
On our third episode, we chat with COL Steven Weintraub, the Chief Strategy Officer at Vet Tix. COL Weintraub served in the Marine Corps for 32 years and continues to serve Veterans and their families through his current role. Vet T...
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