Pastor helps veterans overcome trauma at Greenwich retreat

I used this picture often when doing a post on non-combat deaths. Most of the time, they are because of suicides or combat related situations. I believe every time a guardian angel weeps. Weeps for the pain and turmoil left behind by a man or woman doing the right thing for the right reasons then suffering for it. Question war all you want because it needs to be done. This is a serious subject, so yes, debate the hell out of it so the next time there will be more questions asked. What you should take away from all of this is the simple fact, they served and risked their lives for the sake of someone else. They were willing to die for them and there should be no shame in that anymore than there should be any shame in carrying the burden of where they've been.

They did their jobs and when they come home, they should rest and let us do the fighting for the for a change. Clergy need to step up and help their souls heal.

Pastor helps veterans overcome trauma at Greenwich retreat
Meg Hagerty
Saturday, November 12, 2011
GREENWICH -- The 16 veterans entered the chapel of Christ the King Spiritual Life Center to fanfare.

It was the closing ceremonies of the 11th Welcome Home Initiative, meant to help those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, and the former members of the armed forces who had experienced the horrors of battle, both on the field and at home, were receiving a standing ovation of support from uniformed school girls, the Greenwich Color Guard, members of the Patriot Riders and the community.

As they made their way to their seats to the tune of Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA" and words of "Welcome Home! Thank you!" projected on three overhead screens, some of the veterans seemed overwhelmed, with a few wiping away tears while others were smiling broadly.

For three days, these men and one woman - some with spouses - shared painful memories, prayed together and learned about resources that could help them survive their ordeals with PTSD and thrive.

"Some of you came in very dejected, very broken, with obvious burdens upon your shoulders, and the joy of the Lord now is upon you as the Lord has healed you, redeemed, refreshed and set you free," the Rev. Nigel Mumford said to the veterans seated in the first two rows.
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