Strength From Service

Tim Murray is a mission bigger than himself.  Working with Trinity Sober Homes https://www.trinitysoberhomes.org/ Tim is diving head first into the world of Military and Veteran Sober Homes with "Bravo Zulu". bravozuluhouse.org  From getting sober himself to 13 years of working to help provide quality, dignified, sober housing for men and now vets, Tim Murray has a great story to tell.

Dr. George Komaridis, PhD, LP Dr. Komaridis immigrated to the United States at the age of 1yr from Greece, after growing up on the tough streets of Manhattan’s lower east side he eventually was selected to attend Wesleyan University, and then on to the University of Nebraska where he earned his PHD is Psychology.  George entered the world of teaching in 1970 at then, Mankato State University in Ma...

Staff Sergeant Gary John Guggenberger, United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War in South Vietnam and Cambodia from January 14, 1969 until his release on February 12, 1973.   Gary was awarded the Prisoner of War Medal, The Purple Heart, and two Bronze Stars. After his release in 1973, Gary went on to work for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, he is now retired and lives in Bemi...

Kevin Mettler grew up in North Mankato, where he was a state wrestler and football player in high school, after earning his degree from Minnesota State – Mankato in Corrections and a minor in Sociology.  Kevin has worked in corrections and probration, and now serves as the Minnesota District 5 Drug Court Coordinator, Ward 3 Mankato City Council member.  Along with raising his 3 daughters Kevin is...

Michael McLaughlin is a Member of the Mankato, MN City Council, Director of Veteran Services for Blue Earth County in Minnesota, former Outreach and Program Coordinator for Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, as well as being a Past Post Commander for local VFW and American Legion chapters. Mike has served on the Citizen Park Advisory Board, is a member of the National Association of County...

Meghan Murphy is a Neurosurgeon who played D1 La Crosse at Notre Dame, attended Medical School at Georgetown, did her residency at the famed Mayo Hospital in Rochester, MN.  Wife and mother of two Meghan now works at Mayo Clinic in Mankato, MN, and it probably the smartest guest we've had on SFS.

Brady Hahn - School Teacher, Firefighter, First Responder, High School Football Coach, Father, and all around good guy had dedicated his life to service.   From nurturing the future of his community as a teacher and coach, to literally saving their lives as Chief of the Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department.  Brady epitomizes what it means to serve.

After losing his leg in Vietnam, Tom McLaughlin finds a way to overcome his disability, his life after the Marine Corps, and his alcoholism while becoming a mentor in his community through service organizations & Clubs lie American Legion, V.F.W., Vets Court, & A.A. just to name a few.  Tom McLaughlin - USMC - Retired, husband, father, mentor, sponsor - is truly awe-inspiring to everyone h...

Pat McDermott has a long and distinguished history in public safety and public service ●  For over 20 years, Pat has served the people of Blue Earth County both in the capacity of Assistant County Attorney and, for over eleven years, as a Chief Assistant County Attorney.  During that time, Pat has prosecuted most of the serious cases in Blue Earth County.  ●  Pat’s community service engagement is...

Zimmerman, who was raised in a small town in Minnesota, joined the U.S. Army and became an Airborne Infantryman. He deployed in 2010 with the legendary 101st Airborne Division. After spending nine months in heavy combat, Zimmerman, while on a foot patrol, stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and suffered catastrophic injuries. As he lie there, his own life flashed before his eyes, while...

Welcome to Strength From Service (SFS).  Too many of our service stories lately revolve around mental health, PSTD, or the negative dark side of service.  SFS is the untold stories from those who serve.  Todays show is an introduction to our hosts Jake Palmer, Jack Zimmerman, and Mike McLaughlin. {{Jake Palmer, Jack Zimmerman, Mike McLaughlin}}