Veterans: Our heroes
America's heroes can not be found in a comic book or on the big screen. They are all around us. They wore the colors in the natural mixture, but often they have seen the color red. Despite the intimidation factor of bloodshed, they fought for their country for freedom. Who am I? They are our American war veterans.
War is the worst outcome of humanity. God has given us the gift of free will. However, many individuals and groups have their gift of abuseTemptations of greed and power. You can start a power-hungry individual to follow, but his supporters may start a war.
As Americans, we hope that the terrorists never their threats into action. But as the 11th September 2001 shows our hope and prayers are not enough. As destructive as the war has on society, war is sometimes necessary to protect our community. Without hesitation, the brave people like you and me have given their lives for our country. Often we complain when ourIpod not playing our favorite song. Imagine if you were at war and could not hear the sound of a ball deadly exploding over your body. What would you do? Our veterans fought.
There have been many wars, such as Word War, II, III, Vietnam, Gulf and Iraq were. Every war has had a devastating impact on the community, including veterans and their families. Millions of veterans have lost their lives in war and many returned to their families of severely disabled people. For thelucky few who have returned home without injury, would be their state of mind is never the same.
Veterans with PTSD:
No matter how hard mentally was a veteran returning from war with horrific images and stories that would never forget pursued. The experience of veterans went through often have a negative effect on their mental health. This phenomenon is known as post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD known. Symptoms of PTSD has been described as "combat fatigue" "shell,Shock "and" war neurosis. "
Imagine living your life to turn the clock by mental images of innocent children. These images would always dominate veterans thought to the point that he could not function in society.
Vietnam veterans with PTSD:
A study by the National Vietnam Veterans Reintegration Study (NVVRS), approximately 30% of men and 27% of women had PTSD after the Vietnam War.
Gulf War:
Fortunately, the Gulf War moreshort compared to other wars in the history of our nations. However, the impact on the veterans were just as serious. About 9% to 24% of veterans with PTSD come home.
War in Iraq:
By the time this article is published, the military has started to send our troops home in the United States. The study results are not complete. However, the impact has already been mentioned on the veterans. 92% stated that they were attacked, 94.5% are looking for corpses, shot 95% to 86.5% and was knownsomeone was injured or killed. After returning from the war, 12.5% of the symptoms of PTSD. Unfortunately, there are more results to come, which will only add to the statistics.
Veterans in 2010: the homeless and disabled
from the world of entertainment with mesh and our heroes are mass-produced. But our only war veteran of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC wounded veterans are also entitled to receive the Purple Heart Medal for their efforts. Wouldexpect our veterans of the "red carpet" treatment to society. However, this is far from the truth.
Because many veterans of mental and physical disabilities of the war are forced to live on the street. Many veterans are isolated from their families and have never managed to find a job. How can this happen for our veterans? Those who live their lives for us now in a box and are scrounging through dumpsters to find a meal sacrificed. Disturbing, one of fourYou are a homeless veteran.
The government has not kept pace with the demand for help. Instead of ignoring the problem, many non-profit charitable organizations have decided to lend a hand. In a world that seems more the fault of other tasks of gravity, these charities have decided to act. These organizations rely on fundraising events to provide money for food and shelter for homeless veterans.
How to help the homelessVeterans:
non-profit organizations rely on donations from people like you. Without donations we would not survive. The current economic situation has to offer even more pressure on aid agencies for food and assistance for homeless veterans.
What you can donate using our veterans:
Food Donations
Car Donations (trucks, vans, minibuses, motorcycles and trailers)
Donations
Clothing donations
If you donate your car you can buy clothes, food, or you are entitledfor a tax deduction. Your donation will help provide support for homeless veterans. You can use the life of a veteran today! They sacrificed their lives for us. We need to show our appreciation. Your donation is just that!
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