Michael Rodriguez (Global War on Terror Memorial) - Honoring Service Past and Present

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Story Behind the Stone

Memory Anchor

45 episodes

1 week ago

Stories of veteran service and sacrifice straight from the people driving today’s most important veterans causes and veterans organizations around the world. The show shines a spotlight on their inspiring projects making a real difference for veterans and their families, and along the way we'll hear the stories that drive them to do their best every day as they work to support veterans and their memory.

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Michael Rodriguez (Global War on Terror Memorial) - Honoring Service Past and Present

Story Behind the Stone

36 minutes

4 months ago

Michael Rodriguez (Global War on Terror Memorial) - Honoring Service Past and Present

How do you build a memorial for a war that’s still shaping lives?

Michael “Rod” Rodriguez, CEO of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, shares his deeply personal mission to create a memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C. honoring generations of service and sacrifice.

From 21 years in uniform to spearheading a project of national healing, Rod’s story is one of resilience, community, and remembrance.

🌟 Hear about the four guiding tenets — Honor. Heal. Empower. Unite. — and why this memorial is about so much more than stone and steel.
📍 Learn more about the GWOT Memorial Foundation and find ways to support: https://www.gwotmemorialfoundation.org
🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, and Wreaths Across America Radio.

Content Note: This episode contains discussions about suicide, loss, and mental health challenges. You are not alone. Help is available. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available:

United States – Call or text 988, or chat via 988lifeline.org (Veterans press 1).
Canada – Call or text 988, or visit 988.ca for support in English and French.
United Kingdom – Call Samaritans at 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.org.
Ireland – Call Samaritans at 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit samaritans.org.
Australia – Call Lifeline at 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au for 24/7 support.
New Zealand – Call or text 1737 (free, 24/7) to talk with a trained counselor, or visit 1737.org.nz.
Netherlands – Call 113 or 0800-0113 (free, 24/7) or visit 113.nl.
France – Call 3114 (free, 24/7) or visit 3114.fr.
Norway – Call Mental Health Helpline at 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit mentalhelse.no.