Michael Marotta

Michael Marotta is the Warriors Heart Virginia executive director, a former law enforcement officer, United States Air Force Veteran, husband and father. His 68th Airlift Squadron supported Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. And while serving in the San Antonio Police Department, Marotta was a patrol officer, downtown bike patrol officer, crisis negotiator, mental health officer and wellness program coordinator.

OPINION April 20

Our heroes need our help. Four signs a first responder may be struggling

We count on our heroes. Being a first responder takes a huge toll on them -- alcoholism, Post Traumatic Stress and loneliness. Here are four signs they may need your help.