Episode 2 - Paul De Gelder (Australian Army, Naval Clearance Diver)

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10/16/19 • 75 min

Host and founder of The Veterans Project, Tim K., speaks with Paul de Gelder who served as an Australian Army Paratrooper as well as a Naval Clearance Diver. Since being attacked in the Sydney Bay by a 9-foot bull shark and losing two limbs, Paul has dedicated himself to inspiring others. He has served as the host of various Discovery Channel Shark Week documentaries, spoken to multi-million dollar corporations, and spent time advocating for conservation efforts enacted to save the various shark populations around the world. This podcast is sponsored by OP Veteran. Check out opveteran.org to learn more about Vet Fest 2019.

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Episode 3 - Sharri Regalado (Gold Star Wife)

Founder and host, Tim K., is in Gilbert, Arizona with Sharri Regalado (Gold Star Wife) who tragically lost her husband Josè in 2008, in Mosul, Iraq. Sharri speaks about arduous circumstances growing up, meeting Josè, the devastation of losing him in combat, and her life since then. She also talks about finding love after a tragic loss and how she navigated life as a single mother. This is the first episode in our series on caregivers and is sponsored by the Mississippi Coffee Lady. Check out mississippicoffeelady.us to buy some incredible coffee and support The Veterans Project Podcast.