Amy Dozier (Woody Williams Foundation) – Finding Hope After the Knock

"There is life after that knock. After the knock, there is hope, there is meaning to go find, and there are stories to share."This week, we speak with Amy Dozier, Director of Outreach at the Woody Williams Foundation. Amy discusses the legacy of World War II Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams, the foundation's work establishing over 160 Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments, and how her own experience losing her husband in the Iraq War led her to help other survivors navigate their grief journeys.In this episode:- Understand the significance of "the knock" and how the Woody Williams Foundation provides a village for families whose lives were permanently changed by military service- Explore the impact of storytelling through the After the Knock podcast, which offers a safe, judgment-free space for survivors to discuss often-stigmatized topics like sibling loss and suicide- Hear a moving story of legacy and remembrance involving a handwritten letter, a meaningful tattoo, and how a new generation is being taught the true meaning of family service and sacrifice