When a soldier comes home, the war isn’t always over. In this powerful episode of Gold Star Stories, Nick Letendre sits down with Natalie Brett, widow of Sergeant Daniel Brett—an Army MP, a devoted husband and father, and a man whose battle with invisible wounds ended in tragedy.

Natalie shares the full story: not just of Daniel’s death by suicide in 2023, but of his life—his humor, his love, his service, and the unbearable pressure he faced in the civilian world. This episode dives into the aftermath that so few talk about: the stigma around military suicide, the lack of support for grieving families, and the quiet devastation that follows when a hero falls after the war.

She also opens up about her work with Green Star Families, her mission to honor Daniel’s legacy, and her determination to be the voice of the aftermath.

This episode isn’t easy, but it’s necessary. Because if we say we support our troops, that must include the ones fighting battles we cannot see—and the families left behind.

🔔 If this story moved you, please share it. Break the silence. End the stigma. Say their names.

🍻 Final Toast:

To Sergeant Daniel Brett—a protector, a warrior, a father, a husband. And to Natalie, for her courage, clarity, and relentless love.

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