Episode 2 We Got Your 6 and 12: Joe and Bernadette Rhodes, and Stacy Garcelon Williams Supporting Gold Star Families, Grief & Veteran Communities Episode 2

In this episode of We Got Your 6 and 12, Connie Karras continues an important conversation about Gold Star families, military loss, grief, suicide prevention, and the importance of community support.

Connie is joined by Joe and Bernadette Rhodes, who share their experience following the loss of their son, Luke, and discuss their efforts to create the Northwest Indiana Gold Star Family Support Group—a local space where military families experiencing loss can connect with others who understand what they are going through.

The conversation also features Stacy Garcelon Williams of Anum Cara Equine Stables, who discusses peer support, mental health resources, suicide prevention, and the healing connection between people and horses. The episode explores the challenges veterans and military families can face when transitioning back to civilian life, navigating government services, coping with grief, and finding meaningful community connections.

The guests also highlight local resources and organizations supporting veterans, Gold Star families, suicide-loss survivors, and others experiencing crisis.

Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone. Sometimes healing begins simply by showing up, finding your people, and knowing that someone is willing to listen.