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Mind Beyond the MissionAuthor: Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock
Dive deep into the real issues experienced by Veterans, former RCMP members and Families living with mental health injuries. Mind Beyond the Mission is a podcast focused on having authentic conversations that are gritty, honest and informative. Mind Beyond the Mission is hosted by Laryssa Lamrock and Brian McKenna, members of the lived experience team at the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Fostering Remembrance through the powerful stories resting at Canada’s National Military Cemetery with Nick McCarthy
Wednesday, 3 June, 2026
In this episode of Mind Beyond the Mission, hosts Brian McKenna and Laryssa Lamrock are joined by Nick McCarthy, historian and Director of Marketing, Communications and Community Outreach at Beechwood Cemetery, the home of Canada’s National Military Cemetery, located in Ottawa, ON. They discuss the importance of military cemeteries, how they connect Canadians to their military history and the evolving ways in which Remembrance is fostered — from honouring the stories of Veterans and their Families and encouraging public participation in ceremonies, to initiatives like those involving youth and schools in Remembrance events. Nick shares moving stories of connection and healing, describing events at Beechwood and examples of meaningful practices around Remembrance. The conversation highlights the importance of both individual and collective healing, the value of sharing Family stories, and the ongoing need to foster more meaningful connections between military and Veteran and civilian communities. Key topicsThe significance and evolution of Canada’s National Military Cemetery at BeechwoodStorytelling as a tool for preserving military history and fostering connectionRemembrance ceremonies and opportunities for youth to participateMeaningful traditions at grave sites, such as leaving coins and stones, and their symbolismHonouring military and Veteran Families alongside service members in memorial spacesThe importance of accessible technology and resources for Remembrance and historical educationThe role of cemeteries and ceremonies in supporting mental health and healing Resources The National Military Cemetery at Beechwood Cemetery: Information about the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), including eligibility requirements for CAF members.National Military Cemetery video overview: Watch a video about the National Military Cemetery showcasing its four unique sectionsThe Hall of Colours: Watch a video about the Hall of Colours, an area that exclusively serves the memorial needs of CAF members and Veterans.No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation: Through the No Stone Left Alone (NSLA) Memorial Foundation, students honour fallen Canadian military members and connect to history by laying poppies at the headstones of Veterans.Veterans Affairs Canada: Information about the National Military CemeteryCanadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) HOPE Program: This program offers continuous peer support and education on grief to help bereaved Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their Families to better understand the grief process and provides coping strategies.MyGrief.ca: A free e-learning resource designed by Canadian Virtual Hospice featuring various modules to help you to understand and move through your grief, at your own pace.KidsGrief.ca: A free online resource to help parents talk to their kids about death. Stories from Veterans and Families: Watch digital stories from CAF and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Veterans and Family members. Told in their own words, they share a thread of recovery and resilience. In bringing these stories to life, the hope is to support others on their own journeys.Lire en français : https://atl-as.ca/mbtm-ep38-fr
