Episode Title: 30 Hours of Hell: The Black D-Day Medic History Tried to Hide

Description:

In this episode of the Legacy Lines Podcast, Jay uncovers the buried history of Waverly Woodson Jr., a Black WWII combat medic who saved over 200 men on Omaha Beach while bleeding from his own shrapnel wounds. Despite his undeniable heroism, his paperwork for the Medal of Honor mysteriously vanished.

We explore the brutal reality of first responder trauma and the heavy burden of navigating life after the military during an era with zero behavioral health interventions. Jay shares his own perspective from behind the .50 cal, connecting the battlefield of the past to the present fight for veteran mental health and PTSD recovery. We discuss how carrying that weight in silence alters family dynamics after service, and why seeking help is the ultimate key to overcoming generational trauma.

Courage isn't just taking fire—it's having the strength to take off the armor and ask for help.

Resources & Help:Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

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