Remembering Tristan: A Memorial Ride Brings the Community Together for Suicide Awareness

Join host Kierstyn Long for this episode of Along the Rock as she sits down with Liz Buchholz and Christine McGinnis of Rawhide Saloon and Shawn Hickey of Speak Out Against Suicide.The conversation highlights the upcoming Wings for Tristan Forever 14 Memorial Ride, a community event honoring Tristan's life while raising awareness for suicide prevention and the importance of mental health conversations. Learn about the ride, the mission behind the event, and how local organizations are working together to support individuals and families across our rural communities.📅 Saturday, Sept. 1910:00 a.m. – Registration at Rawhide Saloon (Chadwick)11:00 a.m. – Ride departsStops include:Return to Rawhide Saloon for raffles and prizes🎶 Live music by Slick Trigger from 7–10 p.m.Registration: $10 per person | $15 per coupleOpen to all vehicles (21+ due to bar locations)Proceeds benefit the West Carroll Sports Boosters in memory of Tristan.The guests also discuss:The growth of Rawhide Saloon in ChadwickSuicide Prevention MonthResources available through Speak Out Against SuicideQPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention trainingThe importance of checking in on friends, family, and neighborsIf you or someone you know is struggling, remember that help is available. Reaching out and starting a conversation can make a difference.👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond.🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online🎤 Highlights:00:00 – Welcome to Along the Rock00:34 – Meet the Guests00:56 – Inside Rawhide Saloon02:25 – Wings for Tristan Memorial Ride03:02 – Ride Route & Event Details03:35 – Supporting West Carroll Sports Boosters04:18 – Suicide Awareness & Starting the Conversation05:02 – Creating a Safe Space to Talk05:48 – Registration & Ride Information06:18 – Supporting Tristan’s Friends & Classmates07:37 – Speak Out Against Suicide08:10 – Finding Help & Resources09:29 – Suicide Prevention Training10:31 – The Importance of Positive Self-Talk11:54 – How to Get Suicide Prevention Training12:25 – Wings for Tristan Event Details12:52 – Why Tristan’s Life Mattered13:31 – Helping Young People Support Each Other13:51 – Suicide Prevention Awareness Month13:56 – Wearing Teal & Purple14:03 – ClosingCheck out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Radar Free Press⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Follow us on all social media platforms below:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.youtube.com/@radarfreepresshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0dOeaVg1JI0ump4iD0rIHkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/along-the-rock/id1773156790https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-along-the-rock-245007958/https://rumble.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.tiktok.com/@radarfreepresshttps://x.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.instagram.com/radarfreepress/https://www.threads.net/@radarfreepress #WingsForTristan #TristanForever14 #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness #SpeakOutAgainstSuicide #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #CommunitySupport #RawhideSaloon #ChadwickIllinois #CarrollCounty #WestCarroll #MemorialRide #AlongTheRock #RadarFreePress #TheRadarOnline