E120 | The Freedoms We Take for Granted: A Memorial Day Conversation with Tyler Sharp
About this episode
Tyler Sharp shares his experiences as a private security contractor and the importance of gratitude and community on Memorial Day.
Episode Summary Happy Memorial Day and what better way to honor it than by sitting down with someone who actually lived it. This week I brought on my good friend Tyler Sharp, Southwest Kansas native, former private security contractor, 22-year fire department veteran, and owner of Sharp Shooting Supply. In this episode, Tyler opens up about going overseas to Kandahar, Afghanistan as a precision overwatch contractor in his early twenties, the firefight that sent him home and the long road back to faith and purpose. He also talks about what he's built since, a thriving gun store, a deep commitment to his community, and a perspective on gratitude that stops you in your tracks. This one is raw, real, and a reminder that the freedoms we enjoy on a holiday weekend came at a cost most of us will never fully understand. In this week's Memorial Day episode with Tyler Sharp: Sacrifice looks different for everyone and it deserves our respect Asking for help isn't weakness, bottling it up doesn't work The change that pulls you out of a dark place often comes through the people closest to you Faith, community, and purpose are powerful tools for putting the pieces back together Building a…
People in this episode
Host: Garrett Ruskamp
Guest: Tyler Sharp
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sharp Shooting Supply
Places: Kandahar, Afghanistan
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