Wildland Firefighting, Forging, & Military Sacrifice | FEAT. Bradley Spencer of Saguaro Forge Co.
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Peace has victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them." Sacrifice is key to much of our history, society, and way of life - peace is only attainable if people are willing to strive for it. Peace is not normative and as much as we'd like to delude ourselves into believing this, nature shows us time and again that conflict, chaos, and disruption are the rules to existence - not the exceptions.
Ironically, conflict, chaos, and disruption require counterbalances to perpetuate the cycle of their existence. These counterbalances can take many forms, one of which is the brave men and women who choose to step up to the plate, be it through military expertise, disaster intervention, or human ingenuity. It takes bravery, discipline, and a willingness to put your life on the line for those around you, to perpetuate peace. Ultimately, it's a lifetime of sacrifice for those that strive to keep the peace.
In episode 88 of The Wolf and Bull, we had the pleasure of hosting Bradley Spencer, a military veteran, former wildland firefighter & paramedic, and owner of Saguaro Forge Co. Before our episode, we met Bradley and he gave us some insight into his incredible story - one of trial, tribulation, and overcoming. His family legacy is one built on sacrifice, service, and an appreciation for the principles upon which America was built. In this episode, we discuss Bradley's family legacy, his military service in Afghanistan, his experiences as a wildland firefighter, and his company Saguaro Forge Co. - a company he started to be closer with his family and his son who has special needs. Our discussion with Bradley was quite impactful, and it's clear that his personal journey - a journey full of great sacrifice, healing, and connection - is one that we think you'll love.
If you want to support Bradley in his endeavors, and his company, Saguaro Forge Co., you can do so by visiting his, https://saguaroforge.com/. Additionally, you can find his custom knives, and all of his content via his Instagram account, @saguaroforgeco, or his Facebook account, Saguaro Forge Co. Bradley's offerings are extremely high quality and we'd love for you to check him out!
In episode 89, we have an incredibly special guest joining us; Gabriel, a.k.a. G. Holiday to discuss his experience(s) when it comes to overcoming adversity, the creative writing that allowed for his publications, and the difficulties that life throws at you when you live with muscular dystrophy and when you're a part of the LGBTQ community.