Many of us send our children off to war, hoping nothing happens. As a parent, I was prepared for the worst—the ultimate sacrifice of my daughter—death.
The Veterans of the Vietnam War & The Veterans Coalition is a Veterans benevolent organization founded in 1978, born out of a need to have the service and special needs of War Veterans recognized and acknowledged.
Mrs. Anita Mingo is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker currently coordinating the Caregiver Support Program at the Washington DC Veterans Administration Medical Center (DC VAMC).
Mr. Bob Sharps retired from the United States Air Force as a highly decorated officer after 25 years of service. He served three tours in South East Asia and held a variety of positions. Mr.
COMBAT TRAUMA ALONE IS NOT THE REASON WHY A YOUNG VETERAN WILL TAKE THEIR OWN LIFE. POVERTY, DESPONDENCY, ISOLATION AND AN OVERWHELMING SENSE OF HELPLESSNESS ARE ALL CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
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About American Heroes Network
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It has been said that we are only a generation away from forgetting our history. Disabled American Veterans struggle every day to overcome life-changing sacrifices. Their stories provides a vital part of history that has contributed to our American tradition.
American Heroes Network provides a way for individuals, corporations and small businesses to support our Heroes by helping our veterans and their families rebuild their lives. They help aim our veterans, looking for jobs, in the right direction, help provide homes for our troops, assisting individuals and their families who have been severely injured while serving in the U.S. military and providing scholarships for families of our Fallen Heroes.
This will be a weekly hour long show joined by our military heroes and people and organizations that make a difference.