The 2023 Braveheart HERO Gala was a success! We raised $35,000, the single largest fundraiser in our history! For those of you who were able to participate, we are so thankful for you! We would also like to thank: • Alex Zarynow, videographer & photographer • Businesses and organizations who donated auction items • Chaplain … Read More
In war, victories come because of teamwork. This is also commonly true in business, service organizations, public safety, challenging adventures, and many other avenues in life. It seems less common for an individual to reach a sizeable goal completely alone. Victory is achieved because a team chooses to join together in a common mission with … Read More
“Truly wondrous is the whole chronicle of the Nativity. For this day the ancient slavery is ended, the devil confounded, the demons take to flight, the power of death is broken, paradise is unlocked, the curse is taken away, sin is removed from us, error-driven out, truth has been brought back, the speech of kindliness … Read More
“You were there for us!” Braveheart chaplains hear this declaration with some regularity. Whether a few days after a scene or months later, this is frequently expressed. In my sixteen years as an emergency responder chaplain, not once have I heard anyone say, “You shared the most startling information I have ever heard”, or “You … Read More
Dear friends of Braveheart Chaplain Ministry,It is with great joy that I’m able to announce that the Braveheart board recently voted to bring me on as a chaplain in a half-time salaried position. What started off as a quiet conversation with Drew a year and a half ago has now manifested into a reality. The … Read More
The mission of Braveheart Chaplain Ministry is one that couldn’t be achieved without the support from our community partners. These partners provide volunteers and funding for our chaplains to aid first responders and citizens at the most crucial times. Recently, the Kalispell Lions Club presented a check for $500 to Chaplain Chris Messenger and Chaplain … Read More
Why would Braveheart need nine chaplains to provide comprehensive, dependable, around-the-clock professional services to our emergency responders, their families, and citizens experiencing a critical incident? Flathead County’s population is quickly swelling in number, which means that more crisis situations will need a chaplain response. More chaplains mean that we can effectively respond to multiple incidents, even if they are occurring … Read More
“While Kalispell sits surrounded by beautiful mountains and pristine water, a harshness exists in our midst as tragedy occurs regularly, and at times brutally.” -Chaplain Drew Buckner While sitting in my office yesterday, I was somewhat startled to hear responders dispatched to a homicide. Besides the fact that we still live in a smaller community, … Read More
When I arrived on a scene this past weekend, a common aspect of traumatic situations occurred yet again. Because a pre-teen had been found dead in bed, I was dispatched to a local residence. I arrived and met his parents in the living room. There were the normal introductions amidst tears, including difficulty with even … Read More
Aftermath: the consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event. How are the parents of an infant who unexpectedly died? How is the dispatcher who fielded the traumatic call? How is the truck driver who was hit head on by a driver who crossed over the center line causing his own sudden death? How are … Read More
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