Any time an 81-year-old takes a nasty fall, visions of broken hips dance in your head. While Ken Pridgeon managed to dodge that bullet during a recent tumble, his right hand didn’t fare so well. And that is a scary thing for a lifelong painter … Continue readingPainter’s mission in life is to honor fallen soldiers
“Basically, my whole life revolves around the military. That’s where I feel the most comfortable. When I walk into the VA Hospital, for instance, I know I’m among my brothers and sisters. “So many veterans are dealing with PTSD, homelessness and other issues. When I … Continue readingDoing what he can to help fellow military veterans
“When I was 15 or 16, I was drafted into the South Vietnamese Army. I fought in the Vietnam War. “Today, if you are a Vietnam veteran from America, I’ll give you a big hug. I finally realized that I never said thank you to … Continue readingIt’s never too late to thank Vietnam veterans
“I’m planning to go back to school to get my master’s in military social work. There’s a big need in the veteran community. Especially as a female veteran with kids, it’s hard to get the help you need. “I’ve had to deal with PTSD, but … Continue readingSocial worker wants to help other veterans
“We’re just veterans helping veterans. Through the years, we’ve seen what many of them are going through. We feel like we have to help our brothers and sisters because they get very little assistance from our government and very little help from the VA. So … Continue readingVietnam veterans help their ‘brothers and sisters’
“I love the casinos, the church and donating to different charities. I volunteer at the Star of Hope Mission and give away clothes to Suit Up for Success, which supports women who are looking for jobs. It’s always been in my heart to help people … Continue readingParents pass down the spirit of helping others
“I’m an auctioneer. I tour the United States raising money for soldiers to be able to go get their service dogs. A lot of people can’t afford them, and the VA does not help at all. “I’m also involved in other benefits to help veterans … Continue readingHe works to provide service dogs for veterans
“What really hurt most coming back from Vietnam was being spit on, being called baby killers and that type of thing. It was terrible. People didn’t respect you, didn’t want to see you. You understood that, so you didn’t want to wear your uniform. Nobody … Continue readingThey’re fighting on behalf of all veterans