Dec. 11, 2024

Kristina Moon—Coping with Loss in the Line of Duty | S4 E50

We welcome Kristina Moon, President of the Billy Moon Foundation, to discuss organ donation and its impact on first responders and their families. Kristina shares her journey through grief and how she found healing after the tragic loss of her husband, FDNY firefighter Billy Moon, II.

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Responder Resilience

In this heartfelt episode, we welcome Kristina Moon, President of the Billy Moon Foundation, to discuss the vital topic of organ donation and its impact on first responders and their families. Kristina shares her personal journey through grief and how she found healing after the tragic loss of her husband, FDNY firefighter Billy Moon, II. Kristina compassionately discusses the importance of having difficult but necessary conversations about organ donation preferences among first responders and their partners. She offers valuable insights on how couples can prepare for the unexpected, fostering resilience and connection in the face of adversity. Join us as we explore these powerful themes, providing support and understanding for first responders and their loved ones during some of life's toughest moments.


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Kristina Moon

President, Billy Moon Foundation

Kristina Moon is the president of The Billy Moon Foundation which supports, advocates and brings awareness to organ donation. Prior to that, she spent 20 years in the field of elementary education. Now, as she overcomes the grief of losing her husband in December of 2022, she finds herself educating others on the importance of having hard conversations with loved ones as she shares her family’s story around the country through the foundation. Kristina’s husband, firefighter William P. “Billy” Moon, II lost his life after a fall while preparing for a training exercise in the quarters of Rescue 2 in Brooklyn. She prides herself on spreading such an important message, celebrating the life of her husband, and keeping his memory alive, especially for their two children.