Memorial Week delivered some of the most powerful conversations weā€™ve had all year on The MisFitNation.

This wasn't just a week of podcasts.
It was a week of remembrance, healing, resilience, and honoring those who sacrificed everything.

šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø Sunday, Rich LaMonica sat down with Ashlea Dillard.

Before becoming a counselor and hypnotherapist, Ashlea served as a firefighter and paramedic.

She shared powerful insights into trauma, resilience, and the hidden burdens carried by first responders, veterans, and families.
A conversation about healing that many people needed to hear.

ā­ Monday, we welcomed Denise Williams for a moving Memorial Week conversation.
Denise shared the story of her son, PFC Andrew Meari, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2010 while serving with the 101st Airborne Division.

Andrew gave his life protecting fellow soldiers.

His legacy continues through the stories shared by those who loved him and served alongside him.

Some stories deserve to be remembered forever.

āš“ Friday, U.S. Navy veteran Greg Roach joined us for one of the most emotional conversations of the week.
Greg shared lessons of leadership, service, Afghanistan, and the heartbreaking loss of SGT Kevin Oā€™Boyle and SPC Jacob Stiles, who died by suicide after returning home.
Their names matter. Their service matters. Their stories matter.

šŸ We closed out the week by heading to Nashville to cover the NASCAR Cracker Barrel 400 and connect with race fans, veterans, and members of the MisFitNation community.
Memorial Week reminded us why we do this.
To preserve stories. To honor sacrifice. To ensure that those who served are never forgotten.

šŸ’„ Real stories. šŸ’„ Real remembrance. šŸ’„ Real impact.
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