Veteran Suicide Awareness Through Rock

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/ Transcript View the transcript for this episode.