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171 Kevin & Kathy Behr - Survivors With Purpose
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- Warden's Watch
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- May 7, 2026
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- 1904
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Summary
On this episode of Warden’s Watch, we sit down again with Ohio’s Kevin Behr - this time joined by his wife, Kathy - to talk about survival, recovery, and the purpose they’ve found after Kevin was shot in the line of duty. Recorded at the International Game Warden Conference, this conversation goes beyond the incident itself and into what happens after - for officers, spouses, families, and anyone navigating a critical incident. A powerful update, an honest conversation, and a reminder that survival comes with responsibility - and that even in the worst moments, purpose can still be found. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs WiseEye SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Iron Skillet Seasonings Maine Operation Game Thief New Hampshire Operation Game Thief Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania North East Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association International Wildlife Crimestoppers North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association Here’s what we discuss: Kathy’s spouse‑focused training on critical incidents - and why she created it “You don’t realize what you don’t have in place until it’s happening” Navigating power of attorney, medical decisions, and legal realities mid‑crisis Being Kevin’s voice while he was unconscious - medically and legally Why law enforcement statements on medication can be problematic in court The emotional toll on spouses and kids when an officer is critically injured Kevin seeing purpose in survival: “We did - they didn’t, so we have work to do.” Turning trauma into something meaningful, even when healing isn’t linear Stubbornness as a survival trait (and yes, it helped) Brain injury recovery, negativity, and recognizing the l…