I recently received a new, mortgage-free smart home from the Gary Sinise Foundation and it is absolutely incredible. This smart home is designed for me
Tag: Veterans
Moving To Tennessee
So, my family is the most important thing in my life. My family includes my mom, dad, my sister and my twin brother, as well
Why We Celebrate Memorial Day
Memorial Day is special for most veterans, although some people are still confused about what Memorial Day represents. I am a veteran, so I get
War is a Disability Policy Issue
When someone thinks of a typical disability policy issue, topics that come to mind probably include benefit programs like SSI, anti-discrimination laws like the Americans
Performing Random Acts of Kindness for Others
Because I am a wounded veteran, people are very kind to me. I’m kind of lucky in that respect. I’ll go out on a date
My Mentor, Gary Sinise
Gary Sinise is my mentor. He is the guy that I look up to the most. Gary is an amazing actor and he touched all
My Identity
After I got blown up, my whole world changed. My identity as a soldier went away because I really wasn’t a soldier anymore. I had
The Meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is special for most veterans, although some people may not realize that Memorial Day isn’t about thanking veterans that are still here. It’s
A Day of Remembrance
Memorial Day is a somber occasion to honor the men and women who served in the United States military and are no longer with us.
Ways to Help Veterans
With everything that is happening in the country right now with the coronavirus pandemic, we need to make sure that veterans are getting everything they
How to Support Veterans
Many people have asked me a very important question: how can I help veterans? Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as you’d like it to be.
This is What I Tell Them
Since my injury 14 years ago, I’ve met a lot of injured vets, whether through VA hospitals and public events, or just running into people