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So on point! So many, too many, veterans have had to live with the trauma of war with no aid. It’s not right.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on November 12, 2021 at 2:24 PM
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Of course, they deserve our sympathy. Sadly humans soon forget. 
posted by
C_C_T
on November 12, 2021 at 10:43 AM
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We must never forget them. I feel for our veterans.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on November 12, 2021 at 9:37 AM
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Re: Re: Wounded Warrior And this is from their website, TAPS
A very worthy organization, and I'm not at all surprized that an another worthy organization has the same acronym as a very worthy lady writer I love.
From their Website:
With health issues due to toxic exposure becoming an increasing concern for veterans, WWP has invested some $620,000 since fiscal 2017 toward research, partnering with Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, or TAPS, to study disease linkages, build awareness and create a "tiger team" of organizations to develop ways to help affected veterans and their families.
"When TAPS contacted us a few years back to say the majority of active-duty deaths they were seeing were suicides and rare cancers that young people should not be getting, we started investigating and funding," Plenzler said in an email. "TAPS believed these cancers were due to [toxic exposure]. We knew VVA had done pioneering work on Agent Orange, so we created a collaborative grant to pair them with TAPS to start gathering data on [toxic exposure] and to help ensure trans-generational knowledge transfer from the Vietnam-era generation of veterans to today's post-9/11 generation."
posted by
adnohr
on November 12, 2021 at 9:20 AM
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Re: No vet should ever be homeless.
In fact, nobody should have to suffer from the elements and hunger due to a lack of a home, family, or a place to stay. We have shelters in our area too, but I have always felt that the many abandoned homes could easily be turned into productive homes for the homeless. We are a country that gives so freely, yet it isn't always given to those who truly need it the most.
posted by
Sherri_G
on November 12, 2021 at 8:43 AM
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There are an awful lot of homeless Vets out there on the streets and a really cold, long winter expected. There are a couple of really caring Shelters in the Kansas City area, but not near enough and they need lots of donations to carry on.
posted by
TAPS.
on November 11, 2021 at 8:35 PM
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Re: Wounded Warrior
This has a special place in my heart because Wounded Warrior was Ribcage's special charity. He was very faithful to it.
posted by
TAPS.
on November 11, 2021 at 6:46 PM
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Good Evening
I totally agree! We must not forget our Veterans. A lot of them need help.
posted by
Goldiec
on November 11, 2021 at 5:12 PM
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Oh, this is just too damn true. Humans are so illogical.
posted by
Pat_B
on November 11, 2021 at 3:24 PM
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There is a charity called Wounded Warrior. When I shop on smile at amazon, a portion goes to them. It might not be much but every little bit helps.
posted by
Annicita
on November 11, 2021 at 2:48 PM
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Good evening
When you think about it this is pretty sad.
posted by
Sherri_G
on November 11, 2021 at 2:33 PM
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True and one of my soap box rants too. Look at our Wiley. he gave much yes but he suffered enormously.
posted by
Kabu
on November 11, 2021 at 1:34 PM
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