Lt. Dan Choi Hospitalized

[kpete]

Lt. Dan Choi Hospitalized
by Angie in WA State
Tue Dec 14, 2010 at 05:23:43 PM PST

Lt. Dan Choi, who has been such a public face of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell GLBT fight over the past few years, has been hospitalized.

h/t to Pam's House Blend
Please go read the full story on Pam's site.
http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/18211/dan-choi-hospitalized-a-discussion-about-our-communitys-multifaceted-sacrifices

NOTE FROM PAM: Today brought news to our inbox that Autumn and I wanted to share with Blend readers in what we feel is an appropriate context. We learned that Dan Choi, who sacrificed his privacy to take on a high-profile role as one of the public faces of the impact of the discriminatory policy of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, has been hospitalized and is in the hands of professional mental health practitioners at a Veterans Administration facility.

Dan explained in his email:

I did not initially want to publicize this but I now realize it is critical for our community to know several things: veterans gay or straight carry human burdens, Activists share similar burdens, no activist should be portrayed as super human, and the failures of government and national lobbying carry consequences far beyond the careers and reputations of corporate leaders, elected officials, High powered lobbyists, or political elites. They ruin lives. My breakdown was a result of a cumulative array of stressors but there is no doubt that the composite betrayals felt on Thursday, by elected leaders and gay organizations as well as many who have exploited my name for their marketing purposes have added to the result. I am certain my experience is not an isolated incident within the gay veteran community.

At the same time, those who have been closest to me know that I truly appreciate their gracious help and mentorship. I am indebted to their hospitality and leadership.

If you could share the info and sentiment I'd be most grateful.

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/12/14/929073/-Lt.-Dan-Choi-Hospitalized

[Betsy Ross]

1. Dan is in our thoughts and prayers. n/t

[Maat]

9. +1000 (n/t)

[lonestarnot]

2. Lt. Dan!

:patriot: Hope you get better dude. :patriot:

[Octafish]

3. A good man. A true patriot.

Lt. Dan Choi is TOPS!

[Starry Messenger]

4. Dan is a hero.

Please rest and recover. You are loved. <3

[midnight]

5. Lt. Dan Choi has articulated very well the huge burden of defending our country

and populations that continues to be discriminated against. I see this as the right to serve ones country regardless of ones sexual preference. The other is receiving health care without stigma attached to it. Get well Lt. Dan....

[yellerpup]

6. You are my hero, Dan.

And hero to all. Peace and wellness to you.

[blue neen]

7. He is a very brave man.

Best wishes to Lt. Dan...I hope his body and spirit heal soon.

:patriot:

[Bigmack]

8. Dan is MY hero too

He is AMERICA'S hero. Ms Bigmack

[GodlessBiker]

10. It can be so hard on a person to face such hate day after day. Good luck, Dan!! You're the best.

[tavalon]

11. So sorry to hear this

He's been in a pressure cooker for quite a while so it isn't entirely surprising, but sad nonetheless. I hope he gets the rest he needs.

[thereismore]

12. Lt. Choi, I feel your pain. I have been there. But you will be well again. nt

[rosesaylavee]

13. Thoughts and prayers are with lt. Dan... n/t

[webDude]

14. Mark him down as my hero, too. Thanks, Dan!

[bertman]

15. Lt. Choi is a leader, a patriot, a citizen who deserves our support and

our best wishes for a speedy recovery.

This man's dedication and willingness to persevere under intense pressure are attributes that would serve any military man well. We need more leaders like him in our military.

[bullwinkle428]

16. If anyone is looking for an example of true courage these days,

they really don't have to look any further than Lt. Dan Choi!

:patriot: :applause:

[Jakes Progress]

17. Another victim of our government's war

on gays.

[elleng]

18. a real downer.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

19. Dan's email address --

[e-mail]

[xchrom]

20. recommend

[MiddleFingerMom]

21. Get well soon, Lt. Dan...

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[kooth]

22. Lt. Dan Choi

First of all, thanks for letting us know kpete! Dan, my wife and I are pulling for your quick and complete recovery. We are with you, sir! Get well soon!

Sincerely,

Keith E. and Cheryl Cooper
Tampa, FL