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Part of him lies dead with his fellow soldiers in the jungle of Vietnam, but as a survivor he must live on with the rest of himself that still remains in “flesh” (5). The war is so ingrained in the speaker's life that he can not escape it. At the monument “a red bird's / wings cutting across my stare. / The sky. A plane in the sky.” (22-24) At every moment the threat of an enemy plane dropping bombs from the sky may invade his consciousness, replacing otherwise harmless sights with a living…

Tom Leyton, a Vietnam war veteran came home a broken man. After the atrocities in the war he has not been the same person and has become the centre of exclusion within the community. Every day and every night Tom Leyton stays cooped up at home looking after the silkworms, “they are…

A veteran to me is a patriotic, unselfish, brave, and courageous person, who would sacrifice time from their families to serve and protect our nation. As Jeff Miller once said, “The willingness of America’s Veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” Veterans from every country have served throughout many wars. They have put their blood, sweat, and effort into doing the right and beneficial thing for their nation. Being a veteran means not only to serve in the…

want to thank you for the phone call and leaving a voicemail. Taking the time out to help a Veteran was something I always wondered about this place. I always ask the question, is this a place for individuals to come every day for work as a lessee/lessor relationship, or does this place really have some sort of substance behind it for Veterans? Well, now I know that in fact it is a place for helping Veterans after all- when you called and thanks!! In addition, I perfectly understand that each…

The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom was a powerful story about a man and the lessons he learned in heaven. Eddie was a maintenance man who worked at ruby pier amusement park, he didn't really enjoy his job. Eddie's wife, Marguerite, was the love of his life and he highly adored her. In the book, the five people you meet in heaven Eddie learned many different meaningful lessons such as forgiveness, that love never ends, and that everyone has a purpose in life. Throughout…

Sir, I have initiated an internship program for newly discharged veterans in my Information Technology department. This would be a 6-month paid internship to work as an IT Systems Engineer, IT Systems Administrator, IT Systems Analyst within the information technology department in a civilian organization. This would be a transitional period for you allowing you to gain experiences in both the civilian and technology fields. In this effort, I have connected with the MSSA Program…

valour of those who fought at Vimy Ridge in the name of peace, security, and freedom.” Mentioned by the honorable minister of Veterans affairs, Julian Fantino. The truth all relies on behind this mastermind, as he mentions the honesty of which Canadians left behind a great sacrifice. Vimy will always remain as one of the most victorious moments of military history for Canada. The act of valour the intelligent Canadians put out in the battlefield is a courageous moment for this century to learn…

are diagnosed with PTSD. Approximately 1 in 15 Americans will develop symptoms of post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a traumatic life experience. (Velasquez-Manoff, July/Aug2015) Many veterans suffer from PTSD as a result of being involved in combat. What is really being done to help veterans who suffer with PTSD? What resources are available for family members of those who suffer from PTSD? What forms of treatment are available for PTSD? It seems society is made aware of it and the…

I am not currently in a field placement, but my first placement was at a homeless facility for veterans. The most common theme among this population was childhood trauma and complex trauma. This was true for the veteran’s I worked with and the overall population at the facility (based on conversations with my supervisor). There were many ways which their past trauma and military trauma impact this population, with the most common impact seen by myself were issues with addiction, interpersonal…

[him] at 3 A.M., shoveling the grassy turf in our backyard, digging three feet by six, determined to dig deep. We need to help them, if only with a coffin,” (Turner 23). The event sheds light on a sad truth for a 21st century veteran. Post-traumatic stress leads veterans to find a vice to ease their madness. For the narrator, his vice incorporated digging holes to find comfort in order to relinquish his demons, his flashbacks. Brian Turner utilizes imagery’s power to access the theme of…