Have you been to the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, DC?

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Sun, 24 May 2015 20:24:04 -0400

http://www.avdlm.org/

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Throughout our nation’s history, service men and women have gone bravely into battle, risking their lives and livelihoods, sacrificing their safety to defend America. When their duty is done, many return home to life as it was. Sadly, for over 4 million veterans seriously injured in the line of duty, leaving the battlefield does not mark the end of conflict. These permanently disabled heroes often carry home life-altering disabilities – stern...

Response by SSG Melvin Nulph made May 24 at 2015 9:07 PM

SSG Melvin Nulph — Sun, 24 May 2015 21:07:11 -0400

Never knew they even had such a thing. From the time my situation started changing, the fear of embarrassing the ones around me has become to great.
I do enjoy the good days, although they are few, doing little things and making sure I am close to home. It's not that bad, could always be worse.

Response by LTC Gavin Heater made May 24 at 2015 9:13 PM

LTC Gavin Heater — Sun, 24 May 2015 21:13:51 -0400

I have donated to fund this memorial for years, and am proud to see it complete, but I have not visited it yet. It seems a fitting, albeit delayed tribute to those who gave so much of themselves carrying out armed response on behalf of our nation.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 9:53 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 May 2015 21:53:41 -0400

I have not and I think I have visited DC for the last time. This is a well deserved fitting memorial though.