Ep #46 - Behind the Warrior - Echo Hill Ranch - Camp for Gold Star Children
06/29/21 • 51 min
Join Sherri for a great discussion with Director of Echo Hill Ranch, Marcie Friedman, and Bobby McBride, Military Outreach Volunteer. Marcie talks about the long history of Echo Hill and how her parents started the ranch in 1953 in the small town of Medina, Texas; they had a love for children and provided a rich environment for kids to thrive. This year, the ranch has re-opened with the help of her brother, Kinky Friedman and so many wonderful volunteers. Bringing life back to Echo Hill has been done with compassion and care and held their first camp session called Trailblazers. They will offer two more this year that will host Gold Star children. Marcie and her team take a different approach as they believe that a military child that has lost a parent, no matter the cause, should have an opportunity to connect with others who may share a similar story. This rustic ranch, nestled in the valley of Echo Hill has over 200 acres, and is still very much in the 1950's original setting. All of which allows children to get back to the basics of just being a kid; time to disconnect from technology and explore the acreage, make new friendships, learn a few skills and make some lasting memories. In fact, Echo Hill is unique in if a child attends camp one year, they are guaranteed a spot the following year should they desire to come back. You won't want to miss this great conversation, and have a chance to hear from the great people who are running it.
Resources:
Echo Hill Ranch - www.echohill.org
For a direct email: [email protected]
(830) 589-2520
Contact them for volunteer opportunities!
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Join Sherri for a great discussion with Director of Echo Hill Ranch, Marcie Friedman, and Bobby McBride, Military Outreach Volunteer. Marcie talks about the long history of Echo Hill and how her parents started the ranch in 1953 in the small town of Medina, Texas; they had a love for children and provided a rich environment for kids to thrive. This year, the ranch has re-opened with the help of her brother, Kinky Friedman and so many wonderful volunteers. Bringing life back to Echo Hill has been done with compassion and care and held their first camp session called Trailblazers. They will offer two more this year that will host Gold Star children. Marcie and her team take a different approach as they believe that a military child that has lost a parent, no matter the cause, should have an opportunity to connect with others who may share a similar story. This rustic ranch, nestled in the valley of Echo Hill has over 200 acres, and is still very much in the 1950's original setting. All of which allows children to get back to the basics of just being a kid; time to disconnect from technology and explore the acreage, make new friendships, learn a few skills and make some lasting memories. In fact, Echo Hill is unique in if a child attends camp one year, they are guaranteed a spot the following year should they desire to come back. You won't want to miss this great conversation, and have a chance to hear from the great people who are running it.
Resources:
Echo Hill Ranch - www.echohill.org
For a direct email: [email protected]
(830) 589-2520
Contact them for volunteer opportunities!
Click here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today!
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E110509&id=354
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Ep #45 - Part 2 - USMC EOD Captain (Ret) Carl Jozaitis
Part 2 with Carl - continued conversation about his time in service, the Bomb, Buzzard and Pick and his creative side. Carl discusses some of the awards he earned while serving his country and provides details around a discovery of how to treat white phosphorus burns (please note: animals are used for science). He believes that Marine EOD Brotherhood is like no other, and shares about a Vietnam archive in Texas. Carl ends the podcast with a few tips, his legacy and some of his favorite things. Thank you Carl. Enjoy!
Resources:
Texas Tech University - The Vietnam Center & San Johnson Vietnam Archive - https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/
When God Winks; How the power of coincidence guides your life - by Squire D. Rushnell
A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam - by Neil Sheehan
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Next Episode
Ep #47 - Gold Star Teen Adventures with Kent Solheim
This conversation with Kent Solheim, Founder and Program Development Lead for Gold Star Teen Adventures explains the mission of this incredible non-profit. We talk about their programs and goals in giving Gold Star Teens a chance to focus on Healing, Opportunity and Leadership. Kent shares his personal story of his time in service, being critically wounded in 2007, how this gave him a different perspective on life and his desire to give back to the children and families who have lost a loved one. What he learned from the time he left the battlefield and while receiving care at Walter Reed helped formulate the idea of Gold Star Teen Adventures. Kent has remained on active duty as a Green Beret, you won't want to miss this episode!
Resources:
Gold Star Teen Adventures - www.gstadventures.org
Book:
The Long Walk by Slavomir Rawicz
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