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Season 3, Episode 7: Carrying the Weight: A Story of Survival and Legacy

Season 3, Episode 7: Carrying the Weight: A Story of Survival and Legacy

Update: 2025-09-20
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This week, the boys sit down with Willie Morataya, a Navy veteran, former Pomona PD Officer, and now hospital security director — whose career has been defined by service, split‑second decisions, and the kind of loss that leaves a permanent mark.From surviving two officer‑involved shootings to navigating the aftermath of losing his best friend and partner in blue to suicide, Willie opens up about the moments that tested his courage, his faith, and his will to keep going. He shares the transition from the streets to the hospital halls, the lessons learned in leadership, and the quiet battles that come long after the gunfire stops.This is more than a story about the dangers of the job, it’s about brotherhood, grief, and the resilience it takes to keep serving when the uniform changes but the mission remains.💔 For the friend whose watch ended too soon.⚓ For the sailor who became a cop, then a protector in a new arena.🥃 For the man who carries the weight and still shows up.Pull up a chair, pour a glass, and join the conversation.🔔 Subscribe for more real stories from the front lines.#WhiskeyAndWarstories #WillieMorataya #LawEnforcementStories #OIS #PoliceSuicideAwareness #FirstResponderMentalHealth #Resilience #LifeAfterTheBadge #Podcast

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Season 3, Episode 7: Carrying the Weight: A Story of Survival and Legacy

Season 3, Episode 7: Carrying the Weight: A Story of Survival and Legacy

Jaime and Ryan