Remembering Tristan: A Memorial Ride Brings the Community Together for Suicide Awareness

<p>Join host <strong>Kierstyn Long</strong> for this episode of <strong>Along the Rock</strong> as she sits down with <strong>Liz Buchholz</strong> and <strong>Christine McGinnis</strong> of <strong>Rawhide Saloon</strong> and <strong>Shawn Hickey</strong> of <strong>Speak Out Against Suicide</strong>.</p><p>The conversation highlights the upcoming <strong>Wings for Tristan Forever 14 Memorial Ride</strong>, a community event honoring Tristan&#39;s life while raising awareness for suicide prevention and the importance of mental health conversations. Learn about the ride, the mission behind the event, and how local organizations are working together to support individuals and families across our rural communities.</p><p>📅 <strong>Saturday, Sept. 19</strong></p><ul><li><strong>10:00 a.m.</strong> – Registration at Rawhide Saloon (Chadwick)</li><li><strong>11:00 a.m.</strong> – Ride departs</li><li>Stops include:</li><li>Return to Rawhide Saloon for raffles and prizes</li><li>🎶 <strong>Live music by Slick Trigger from 7–10 p.m.</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Registration:</strong> $10 per person | $15 per couple<br><strong>Open to all vehicles</strong> (21+ due to bar locations)</p><p>Proceeds benefit the <strong>West Carroll Sports Boosters</strong> in memory of Tristan.</p><p>The guests also discuss:</p><ul><li>The growth of Rawhide Saloon in Chadwick</li><li>Suicide Prevention Month</li><li>Resources available through Speak Out Against Suicide</li><li>QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training</li><li>The importance of checking in on friends, family, and neighbors</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you or someone you know is struggling, remember that help is available. Reaching out and starting a conversation can make a difference.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online</p><p><br></p><p>🎤 Highlights:</p><p>00:00 – Welcome to Along the Rock</p><p>00:34 – Meet the Guests</p><p>00:56 – Inside Rawhide Saloon</p><p>02:25 – Wings for Tristan Memorial Ride</p><p>03:02 – Ride Route &amp; Event Details</p><p>03:35 – Supporting West Carroll Sports Boosters</p><p>04:18 – Suicide Awareness &amp; Starting the Conversation</p><p>05:02 – Creating a Safe Space to Talk</p><p>05:48 – Registration &amp; Ride Information</p><p>06:18 – Supporting Tristan’s Friends &amp; Classmates</p><p>07:37 – Speak Out Against Suicide</p><p>08:10 – Finding Help &amp; Resources</p><p>09:29 – Suicide Prevention Training</p><p>10:31 – The Importance of Positive Self-Talk</p><p>11:54 – How to Get Suicide Prevention Training</p><p>12:25 – Wings for Tristan Event Details</p><p>12:52 – Why Tristan’s Life Mattered</p><p>13:31 – Helping Young People Support Each Other</p><p>13:51 – Suicide Prevention Awareness Month</p><p>13:56 – Wearing Teal &amp; Purple</p><p>14:03 – Closing</p><p><br></p><p>Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Radar Free Press⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Follow us on all social media platforms below:</p><p>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/radarfreepress</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@radarfreepress</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/show/0dOeaVg1JI0ump4iD0rIHk</p><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/along-the-rock/id1773156790</p><p>https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-along-the-rock-245007958/</p><p>https://rumble.com/radarfreepress</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@radarfreepress</p><p>https://x.com/radarfreepress</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/radarfreepress/</p><p>https://www.threads.net/@radarfreepress </p><p><br></p><p>#WingsForTristan #TristanForever14 #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness #SpeakOutAgainstSuicide #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #CommunitySupport #RawhideSaloon #ChadwickIllinois #CarrollCounty #WestCarroll #MemorialRide #AlongTheRock #RadarFreePress #TheRadarOnline</p>