The Day That Changed Everything | A Conversation with Veteran Shilo Harris

From The Retirement Solution by Jon Hicks

April 16, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

Jon Hicks interviews veteran Shilo Harris about his life-changing experience in Iraq and his ongoing work with wounded veterans.

A chance meeting at the Country Radio Seminar led to a powerful conversation. In this episode, Jon Hicks sits down with retired Army veteran Shilo Harris, who shares the day his vehicle was struck by an IED in Iraq and the long road that followed. Shilo reflects on why he joined the military later in life, how his injuries reshaped his perspective, and what drives his continued work supporting wounded veterans. It’s an honest discussion about service, resilience, and finding purpose through helping others. To learn more about Shilo Harris, visit https://shiloharris.com/   Schedule your complimentary appointment today: RetirementSolutionShow.com   Follow us on social media: YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Jon Hicks

Guest: Shilo Harris

Topics covered

military service
veteran support
resilience
personal transformation
purpose
IED incident

Keywords

veteran
military
IED
resilience
support
purpose
Shilo Harris

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Retirement Solution Show, Country Radio Seminar

Places: Iraq