Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Veterans Day


I want to thank all of our veterans, soldiers, and their families for serving our country. It is a sacrifice that many do not or cannot understand. Sadly, or country is still not giving our veterans the level of care they deserve. It took almost 2 years and the congressman's office to finally get my son his disability payments so he could support himself. After serving 3 long tours and 4 years as a Marine, he was discharged with 0% disability. Truth was—he had 7 serious concussions, severe migraines, broken teeth, damage to both of his knees, intestinal damage, the list goes on. I took off work and took his medical package to the Regional Director of the Veterans Administration. He read the medical records and agreed the 0% rating was grossly incorrect. He filed the protest and the dance with the government began. And this is so minor in what many other veterans and families are going through. We are so lucky and blessed. He made it back home alive, along with his sister and brother-in-law.

The best medicine for PTSD. Squishy hugs from HoneyBelle.

3 comments:

  1. Thank you to your son and ever soldier out there. I know how lucky we are to live in this country (Im norwegian trying to get the processes in motion so I can eventually become american). HoneyBelle is def the best cure ever. 0% disability, now that is totally wrong!

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  2. We just left a comment and it disappeared!!!!
    We agree HoneyBelle will bring much comfort and peace.
    We are sorry there was ever a debate about your son's rights on his return home.
    November 11th is such an important date for us all to think about service men and women past and present.
    xx

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  3. Your son is beautiful. Please hug him for me.

    Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma
    bassethoundtown.com

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