#289 Nov 11, 19

CJ Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday: Happy Veterans Day!

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. Special thanks to all the brave first responders who keep our communities safe. Thank you very much! A very big shout out to all the Veterans out there! Thank you so much for your service. Without your sacrifice, we wouldn't have this great country. We love all of you! Thanks to our sponsor, Four Sigmatic. If you love coffee, you are going to love the products from Four Sigmatic. From cocoa's to coffee this great company makes amazing products. My personal favorite is the Lions Mane Mushroom Coffee. You will love it! Check the link out here: www.cjevolution.com If you are struggling to keep up with your extra duty program I want to tell you about Extra Duty Solutions. This company helps law enforcement agencies add efficiency and effectiveness to their extra duty programs by offering assistance in the following areas: Client interaction, Scheduling, Officer Payments, Feedback, Problem Resolution and much more. Their services are provided at NO COST to the department and a minimal cost to the client. There programs can also be customized to meet the goals and unique needs of any agency. Again, special thanks to all of our veterans. Here are some ways you can show appreciation to our brave men and women. 1) Show up - There are many events to celebrate veterans. Pick one and show your support. Veterans love this! 2) Donate - There is always a need to more resources. There are many organizations that you can donate to that support veterans. 3) Ask a veteran about their service - We all know someone who has served and today is a great day to ask them about it. Remember to be supportive but not intrusive. Some vets don't like talking about certain things. 4) Write a veteran - If you know a veteran, send them a card or an e-card to show support. Don't know a veteran? Look up the closest military installation and send a card there. These small acts are very appreciated. 5) Remember not to confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day - There is a difference. Veterans day is a day to honor ones who have served and who are still with us. Memorial day is to honor the brave who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Combing the two and diminish the significance of both . 6) Get outdoors with a veteran - Spending time outdoors with a veteran or a veterans family can improve physical and mental health and boots emotional well-being. For more ways to show appreciation check here: https://www.military.com/veterans-day/8-ways-to-express-appreciation-on-veterans-day.html Have a great Monday! Stay tuned for more great guests on the CJEvolution Podcast. www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Thanks to our sponsor, Four Sigmatic. If you love coffee, you are going to love the products from Four Sigmatic. From cocoa's to coffee this great company makes amazing products. My personal favorite is the Lions Mane Mushroom Coffee. You will love it! Check the link out here: www.cjevolution.com

If you are struggling to keep up with your extra duty program I want to tell you about Extra Duty Solutions. This company helps law enforcement agencies add efficiency and effectiveness to their extra duty programs by offering assistance in the following areas: Client interaction, Scheduling, Officer Payments, Feedback, Problem Resolution and much more. Their services are provided at NO COST to the department and a minimal cost to the client. There programs can also be customized to meet the goals and unique needs of any agency.

Again, special thanks to all of our veterans. Here are some ways you can show appreciation to our brave men and women.

1) Show up - There are many events to celebrate veterans. Pick one and show your support. Veterans love this!

2) Donate - There is always a need to more resources. There are many organizations that you can donate to that support veterans.

3) Ask a veteran about their service - We all know someone who has served and today is a great day to ask them about it. Remember to be supportive but not intrusive. Some vets don't like talking about certain things.

4) Write a veteran - If you know a veteran, send them a card or an e-card to show support. Don't know a veteran? Look up the closest military installation and send a card there. These small acts are very appreciated.

5) Remember not to confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day - There is a difference. Veterans day is a day to honor ones who have served and who are still with us. Memorial day is to honor the brave who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Combing the two and diminish the significance of both .

6) Get outdoors with a veteran - Spending time outdoors with a veteran or a veterans family can improve physical and mental health and boots emotional well-being.

For more ways to show appreciation check here:

https://www.military.com/veterans-day/8-ways-to-express-appreciation-on-veterans-day.html

Have a great Monday! Stay tuned for more great guests on the CJEvolution Podcast.

www.cjevolution.com

Patrick

Creators and Guests

Host

Patrick Fitzgibbons

Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander and former Army Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He is now a Program Lead for FHE Health in their Shatterproof Program for First Responders located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He is passionate about helping first responders who are struggling, and he also sought treatment for his struggles. He holds advanced degrees in organizational leadership and business, and is currently studying to become a licensed mental health clinician in the State of Florida. Patrick also speaks to first responder organizations about health and wellness for personnel.