The Man Behind
The Mission
15 years as a merchant mariner. 45 countries. Around the world — twice. I've seen every corner of this planet, but the hardest journey was the one inside my own head.
I know what it feels like to be surrounded by people and still feel completely alone. Depression doesn't care where you are — it finds you on the open ocean just the same as it finds you at home. I've been there. I've felt that weight. And I made it through.
Why I'm Doing This
When you spend years at sea, you learn a lot about solitude. There's a difference between being alone and feeling alone — and I've lived both. Months away from family, watching the same horizon every day, carrying things I didn't know how to talk about. Depression hit me hard, and for a long time, I didn't think anyone would understand.
But someone did. And that's what changed everything. One conversation. One person who said, "You are not alone." Those four words pulled me back from the edge. And now, I want to pass that same message to as many people as I can.
"I've traveled the world twice over, and the most important journey I ever took was the one back to myself."
That's why I created the "You Are Not Alone" tour. I'm driving across the country — 21 cities, coast to coast — partnered with Mission 22 to raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention. Every stop is a chance to connect with people, share stories, and remind someone that their life matters.
And the prints? That's where you come in. I want to make every picture memorable. Upload your photo, and it becomes a numbered, signed piece of this tour. Your image, your story, your moment — printed and preserved as part of something bigger than any one of us. You become a part of the tour.
The Mission
Spread Awareness
Every mile of this tour is dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health and depression. No one should suffer in silence.
Make Memories Last
Your photo becomes a numbered, signed print — a piece of this tour forever. Every picture tells a story worth preserving.
Support Veterans
Partnered with Mission 22, 20% of every donation goes directly to veteran suicide prevention programs. 22 a day is too many.
Build Community
From San Diego to New York City, we're building a community of people who refuse to let anyone feel alone.