S1E31 - To Honor And Celebrate

In this Memorial Day episode, BD dedicates this time to honor and celebrate the lives of an incredible couple, Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Reinold Lloyd “Nick“ Benzschawel and Mary Alice Benzschawel. BD had the privilege to meet the couple through their son, Spicy Nick the Pirate who sought a life of adventure away from the sea. Get to know them in this episode and  take a moment to honor their legacy as patriots and Special Operations pioneers.  Please, raise a glass in honor of them and all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

MENTIONS

• https://two-promises.com/
• https://summersfuneral.com/ 
• https://summersfuneral.com/tribute/details/204754/Mary-Benzschawel/obituary.html
• https://summersfuneral.com/tribute/details/211730/Reinold-Benzschawel/obituary.html

SHOW NOTES

• [00:00:56] Greetings and intro to the Memorial Day episode
• [00:01:18] Honoring some American patriots that have served honorably, not just in the service, but also their lives - Mary Alice Benzschawel and Nick Benzschawel
• [00:01:50] Who is Master Chief Benzschawel?
• [00:04:58] Spicy Nick the Pirate
• [00:06:13] Honoring the memories and celebrating lives
• [00:07:22] Honoring and reading the obituary of Mary Alice Benzschawel
• [00:11:32] Honoring and reading the obituary of Reginald Lloyd "Nick" Benzschawel Sr.
• [00:15:23] Seek Wisdom; a charge from Master Chief  Benzschawel with some of the wisdom that he had gained over the years leading our nation's finest
• [00:17:08] Taking a moment of silence and raising a glass to honor this amazing couple and their legacy