On this episode of the Maine Veterans Spotlight, we talk with Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). We will learn more about how they are helping our veteran families cope with loss. We will also talk to two Maine Wing Civil Air Patrol Cadets, Gavin Dusza and Noah Busick, about their involvement in Civil Air Patrol.
This week’s host, Shawn Moody, speaks to Kevin Fitzpatrick, phoning in from the roof of Patriot Subaru in Saco, who’s raising money for STRIVE. To donate to STRIVE, you can go here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/kevinontheroof2026/
This week’s host Shawn Moody welcomes Kathryn Ward and Bruce Hepler from the Steve Ward 9/11 Memorial 5k Run in Gorham. Kathryn’s Brother, Steve, passed in 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers. You can learn more at www.running4free.com/event/9-11-memorial-5k-runwalk-and-kids-fun-run/
39-year-old Joshua Brydon of Woodland was arrested in October of 2024 after allegedly using a stockpile of fireworks and other explosive devices to injure and intimidate four people, as well as damage their property
Ceremonies to remember the lives lost on 9/11 took place across Maine on Friday, which marked 25 years since the attacks that shaped the nation's history.
Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.
