Homeless Veteran In Popular Makeover Video, Arrested For Trespassing

Homeless veteran transformed out of simple act of love in the viral video we've all seen did not mean that this veteran was healed or changed much inside. Sure he looked like a changed person but whatever pain PTSD has caused inside of him remains. Did you expect a happy ending like they have in movies? Did you expect someone to give him a job, a place to live and someone in his life in a matter of minutes? After all, Hollywood writes those endings but for veterans, it doesn't just happen. It takes time and it takes a lot of people getting involved a hell of lot more than it takes to watch a video of a haircut.

James Wolf, Homeless Veteran In Popular Makeover Video, Arrested For Trespassing
The Huffington Post
By David Moye
Posted: 11/20/2013

A homeless U.S. Army vet who became a viral sensation thanks to a video showing him getting a makeover has been arrested.

James Wolf, 54, was arrested Sunday at a Burger King in Grand Rapids, Mich., and charged with trespassing and creating a disturbance.

Wolf pleaded guilty to both misdemeanor charges on Monday and was ordered to serve 10 days in jail on each charge, MLive.com reported.

Wolf told WOOD-TV on Wednesday that he appreciated the efforts of Dégagé Ministries, the organization that used his makeover as a fundraising tool, but admitted he's gone back to drinking.
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