Captain’s Bridge Mission Finally Realized | San Diego News

After decades of pulling bodies from a bridge he’s sworn to protect, Coronado Fire Captain Wayne Strickland is finally seeing his mission fulfilled: suicide barriers are set to go up in about two years. But this isn’t just about steel and safety—it’s a powerful call to action on mental health, depression, and the urgent need for support before tragedy strikes. His story, now captured in the documentary “The Bridge and the Fireman,” is poised to ignite national conversation. To help fund the film, a Hawaiian Luau fundraiser is happening August 15th at the Coronado VFW—your ticket helps save lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b260ced791a2bb66