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The Fallen But Not Forgotten Podcast
Bluecoat Foundation's founder, Chris Jay, sits down with family, friends & co-workers of those in law enforcement who have gone through the tragedy of losing loved ones by way of line-of-duty deaths. By discussing the lives of these selfless individuals, Bluecoat Foundation looks to honor their legacies. Through memories, laughter, tears and even at times anger, Bluecoat Foundation seeks to improve the health and safety of those in law enforcement by shedding light onto a topic that can be difficult to discuss.
The Fallen But Not Forgotten Podcast
"Big guy with a heart of gold": Honoring Officer Ricardo Lizarraga
Officer Lizarraga passed away in the line-of-duty on Friday, February 20th, 2004. I sat down and spoke with his partner, Joel Ruiz. His story is an inspirational one about healing, camaraderie and about the strong bonds of a police partnership.
Outline & Timestamps:
2:00 - “Inked in Honor”: Tattoos, connections & friendships are made. (Side note- To date Bluecoat Foundation is the only organization that puts this together)
4:00 - Project Endure 2
5:03 - Officer Lizarraga: Loyalty, making history & white chocolate mochas.
17:35 - Going Through the Motions in the Aftermath.
20:26 - Overcoming "The dark place" and survivor's guilt.
26:47 - Becoming that person that can reach out to others in need
30:00 - Debriefing after critical incident
32:26 - Receiving words of affirmation from seasoned officers.
34:20 - How can officers that work with surviving partners help?
38:00 - Backtracking to patrol days with Officer Lizarraga and the Bad Ass swivel Holster
39:44 - Officer Lizarraga's sense of humor
41:00 - Talking to Lizarraga, even today, as a way to cope
42:37 - Believing in signs :"The Chubby Bird".
46:20 - Getting that "Kick in the pants".
48:30 - Replaying scenarios in our heads.
56:32 - Bringing two cultures together Tattoo artist & Law Enforcement
01:00 - Signature drink and the meaning of others keeping the memory alive.