Rick's physical scars healed after getting shot while serving in the military, but his psychological wounds did not. His untreated scars led him to drink heavily, live a reckless lifestyle, which got him in some legal setbacks.
In 2015 "Rick's" best friend Barry Barker died by suicide, and he could not attend his funeral or visit Barry's mother Cindy Barker to give her his respect.
And that remorseful feeling was the antidote that changed Rick's life, for the better. It was the turning point for Rick to find his life's purpose and passion and be a friend who helps veterans and their families overcome challenges in life.
Enrique Murillo at the 5th Anniversary of "Man 22 to None" Suicide Awareness Run in Raeford, North Carolina, Aug 22, 2020.
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