War, PTSD, Military support for our men and women in uniform and for our Veterans

Our Soldiers and Veterans need your support. When I served in the military it was always a God send when I would receive mail or word from home. Serving in a foreign country and especially in a hostile one can tear a soldier's heart out if they begin to feel no one cares about them or does not agree with their purpose for fighting the war. Receiving a letter or package from somebody always seemed to take the edge off of the war and any goofy thoughts I may have had at the time. Most Soldiers today will return with broken minds, hearts and bodies from their experiences in the war. Our Veterans already know.

War is not a pleasant place to be and that most wars are plagued with worries about home, loved ones and if they will ever return home again in one piece. Our Soldiers and Veterans need to hear and believe from fellow Americans that they are loved, thought of and cared for. Now, our Soldiers and Veterans face an old story that has affected Soldiers for some time now, proper care and compensation from our Military and our VA system. A large number of our soldiers and Veterans are presently suffering from broken limbs, other injuries and a medical condition known as PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).

Receiving the proper care for PTSD is questionable. Our Military and VA does not want to recognize this condition as a valid medical disability caused from the war. Our government does not want to flip the bill for those Soldiers and Veterans affected. Our Soldiers and Veterans are not looking for a free ride here, they are looking for the proper care and compensation they deserve for serving their country and going places nobody else cares to when activated.

PTSD IS A VALID MEDICAL CONDITION AND DOES EXIST. All disabilities for physical and mental impairment should be addressed and given priority where medical care is concerned. Please, if you know of somebody serving our Military, send them a letter of encouragement and support. It means so much to them. If you choose to do more, write your Senator and get them to get off their Hunky and start fighting for the help, compensation and assistance that our Soldiers and Veterans need here and after returning home from this tragic war. You can make a difference. Thank you.

Jim Heitmeyer