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Royal777

(29 posts)
Wed Sep 4, 2013, 03:47 PM Sep 2013

Military PTSD victims deserve Purple Heart

Last edited Wed Sep 4, 2013, 05:25 PM - Edit history (1)

I have not been politically involved with anything since Vietnam. However, recently I read an article in The Daily Beast called, "How The Purple Heart Can Help Heal Veterans With PTSD.

It motivated me to start the petition listed below.

A little about me:
1. I still carry shrapnel in my hip from Vietnam. However, since the medic who treated me didn't list how it get there - no Purple Heart.

2. I have a very rare form of cancer from agent orange and am 100% disabled - no Purple Heart.

3. I suffer from PTSD and am 100% unemployable. - no Purple Heart.

My time has come and gone but I would like to think if we can get this approved it will help others who suffer from PTSD and deserve this.

PTSD Deserves Purple Heart link.
http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/ptsd-deserves-purple.fb30?source=c.fb&r_by=8611803

Please share with your friends.

Thank you for your time and consideration.
Jim

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