Disabled Vet Becomes Target Of Thieves and Heroes Stepped Up

When I read the headline, I got angry but as soon as I read the rest I wanted to cry because heroes stepped up. Police responded and arrested the creeps because a witness wrote down the license plate. People stepped up to donate to get this disabled veteran to the VA Golden Games and they were more upset because someone stole money from a disabled veteran. But that was not the end. The store ended up donating all he needed to get him to the games and the donations are still coming in.

Disabled Vet Becomes Target Of Thieves
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WEST HAVEN, Conn. -- Police said a disabled veteran became a target of thieves after he was robbed of his fundraising money outside a grocery store.

Martin Lopez, of Colchester, said he has never been the type to just give up. Lopez is a Vietnam veteran and lost his ability to speak over a decade ago. He now uses a keyboard to communicate.

For several years, Lopez has been playing in the VA National Golden Games, which is an event like the Olympics.

Lopez said he raises money for his travel expenses by selling raffle tickets at local stores, like Stop & Shop. That's what he was doing when police said Lopez was robbed over the weekend.

State police said three men grabbed his cash box that had $280 and ran. Police said a witness wrote down the license plate of the car the trio drove away in, and police were able to track the men down and arrest them.

Several organizations, including Stop & Shop have pledged donations. In fact, Colchester Stop & Shop store manager John Riordan presented Lopez with a $250 check on Tuesday.

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