Scott & Lorena Bergan join us to share a story about Compassion, Love, the Desire to Help others - Family and Loss. They describe their daughter Kaitlin and how she lived, The passion she had for life, her motivated and enthusiastic approach to entering the fire service, her love of the job, along with the grief they experienced when she died by suicide.

Dave Betz - a law enforcement officer with decades of experience , and his wife Janice share the tragedy of losing their son - David Kevin Betz III - to Suicide. David was in the process of becoming a law enforcement officer himself.

They talk about the job, how it impacts those who wear the uniform, how it also impacts the families of those who serve, the struggle they all face, the pain and grief involved with losing a family member to suicide, the work they have done to raise awareness and reduce death by suicide, and the many ways that they help others.

Joe shares with us about his career in the fire service. He speaks openly about difficult calls and how he was affected by them. He talks about the progressive symptoms he began experiencing, having panic attacks, and how he eventually considered taking his own life. His wife Amy shares her perspective. She talks about how Joe's mental health affected her, their marriage, and their family. Then Joe reached out for help. Joe and Amy explain how they were guided to culturally competent resources, talk about treatment, care, and how their family began to heal.