Episode 6: Project Accounted For with Eddie Scali

We have another exciting episode this week as Kerri and Paul welcome Eddie Scali to the show. Eddie was a New York volunteer firefighter, then went on to an impactful 21 year career as an NYPD officer. 

These days, Eddie is a warrior for mental wellness for both first responders and the general population. He started a private law enforcement online community where people can lean on each other in times of need. This led him to the amazing Project Accounted For community, which is open to everybody.

We talk to the charismatic Eddie about is experience as a volunteer firefighter at the time of the 9/11 terror attacks, his time in law enforcement, And we gain a whole new perspective of what first responders have to deal with several times a day, and how they cope with the pressure.

Eddie truly is inspiring, and is making the world a better place by building some incredible communities.

Also, we kick it a little old school, Rhode Runner style, as Eddie talks about signing up for the Long Island Half Marathon, which is taking place on May 5, 2024. He is doing this in support of the amazing organization, P.S. I Love You Day, which  is a registered non-profit organization in New York State, dedicated to eradicating the stigma around mental health. 

Also, today's 22 Too Many Veteran is:

Cody Hooks

USAF 802nd Security Forces Squadron
Lackland AFB

from his mom:
“My son, Cody, was loved by all who knew him; he never met a stranger. Cody always had a desire to serve in the military since he was little; he was involved all 4 years of High school in the ROTC program, where his Senior year made the highest rank as Captain. Upon graduating high school he joined the USAF and served from 2010-2013. Cody deployed to Kuwait in 2011. Cody loved spending time with family and friends.

I will never understand why this happened but will forever keep his memory alive and try to help other families cope with the loss of a child. I have joined TAPS and they have helped me understand more about military suicides, I hope one day the number will be 0 and not 22+.

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Other mentions include DeemedFit Clothing, who's proceeds also go to P.S. I Love You Day.

New York Smoking Shields

Eddie can be found in his Facebook group Project Accounted For and also on Instagram (@project_accounted_for)

 

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