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This episode is not my typical episode, but it is a very important one.
Not only will we be remembering a fallen officer today, but sharing a resource for families should they ever need support in this unfortunate situation.
Two years ago today, April 12, Officer Ross Bartlett was on a routine traffic stop when he was struck by a distracted driver and killed. Leaving behind a family he loved dearly.
What happens when we expect the system and department to be prepared and support our families through these tough times and they don’t?
This is something officer Barlett’s family had to deal with.
There was no say in how Officer Bartlett was laid to rest. No counseling for the family. No emotional support. No financial support.
I had the opportunity to sit down with Tiffany Yant, the daughter of Officer Bartlett and discuss her experience.
Tiffany found purpose in her pain and is not a part of an incredible organization, Give Blue Hope.
Give Blue Hope helps with the financial gaps for the family of the fallen officer.
But for Tiffany and her team, it goes far beyond that.
They are there to make sure you are supported with counseling resources and structured support.
Tiffany and her team aren’t just doing a job, they care about you and your family.
They will remember the anniversaries, the birthdays…
They will be there whenever you need to reach out to someone.
They will just be there. No questions asked.
One way in which they are unique, they will help you become prepared before something like this happens.
Tiffany is setting out to change the way we operate before a Line of duty death, taking out the guess work for the family we leave behind.
Do you want a public funeral?
Does your family know what bills are to be paid?
Does your family know how to access your bank account?
The list goes on and Give Blue Hope has you covered.
If you would like to reach out to Give Blue hope and Tiffany, or just learn more, please visit the link below.
https://www.givebluehope.org/
Tiffany can also be found on Facebook and Linkedin at Tiffany Yant.
The founder of Give Blue Hope, Curtis DeBerg, is also on Linkedin.
If you haven’t done so already, be sure to follow along on my other socials.
https://www.instagram.com/react_frp/?igsh=ZXIxZGdxYTRmcTM4&utm_source=qr#
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584786656026
If you are interested in sharing your story please email me at [email protected]
I am most active in LinkedIn at Brianna McCarty. You can converse with me there, see what else I’m up to and find other updates.
I host a once a month virtual peer group strictly for first responders active or not. This is a safe space to connect with people who understand the things we don’t often talk about. This isn’t therapy and there is no obligation to talk. You can simply be with like minded people and find healing in realizing you’re not alone. You can email or message me on any of my socials for the link. Hope to see you there!
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By Brianna McCartyThis episode is not my typical episode, but it is a very important one.
Not only will we be remembering a fallen officer today, but sharing a resource for families should they ever need support in this unfortunate situation.
Two years ago today, April 12, Officer Ross Bartlett was on a routine traffic stop when he was struck by a distracted driver and killed. Leaving behind a family he loved dearly.
What happens when we expect the system and department to be prepared and support our families through these tough times and they don’t?
This is something officer Barlett’s family had to deal with.
There was no say in how Officer Bartlett was laid to rest. No counseling for the family. No emotional support. No financial support.
I had the opportunity to sit down with Tiffany Yant, the daughter of Officer Bartlett and discuss her experience.
Tiffany found purpose in her pain and is not a part of an incredible organization, Give Blue Hope.
Give Blue Hope helps with the financial gaps for the family of the fallen officer.
But for Tiffany and her team, it goes far beyond that.
They are there to make sure you are supported with counseling resources and structured support.
Tiffany and her team aren’t just doing a job, they care about you and your family.
They will remember the anniversaries, the birthdays…
They will be there whenever you need to reach out to someone.
They will just be there. No questions asked.
One way in which they are unique, they will help you become prepared before something like this happens.
Tiffany is setting out to change the way we operate before a Line of duty death, taking out the guess work for the family we leave behind.
Do you want a public funeral?
Does your family know what bills are to be paid?
Does your family know how to access your bank account?
The list goes on and Give Blue Hope has you covered.
If you would like to reach out to Give Blue hope and Tiffany, or just learn more, please visit the link below.
https://www.givebluehope.org/
Tiffany can also be found on Facebook and Linkedin at Tiffany Yant.
The founder of Give Blue Hope, Curtis DeBerg, is also on Linkedin.
If you haven’t done so already, be sure to follow along on my other socials.
https://www.instagram.com/react_frp/?igsh=ZXIxZGdxYTRmcTM4&utm_source=qr#
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584786656026
If you are interested in sharing your story please email me at [email protected]
I am most active in LinkedIn at Brianna McCarty. You can converse with me there, see what else I’m up to and find other updates.
I host a once a month virtual peer group strictly for first responders active or not. This is a safe space to connect with people who understand the things we don’t often talk about. This isn’t therapy and there is no obligation to talk. You can simply be with like minded people and find healing in realizing you’re not alone. You can email or message me on any of my socials for the link. Hope to see you there!