Busy Week For PTSD and Veterans News

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• Bill allows first responders suffering from PTSD to get workers' comp
• Staff Sgt Rob Pirelli Remembered in Song for His LIfe
• No Greater Love Than to Serve Others
• Who They Are Not Changed By How They Are
• Texas VA Enlisting Clergy to Help Veterans Heal Their Spirits
• VA Puts Wait Time Online
• Some Navy SEALs "Selling the Trident"
• VA Medical Center Director Relieved of Duties
• Tenacity and Twitter Help Vietnam Veteran Buddies Connect After 50 Years
• Missing 86 Year Old Veteran Found With Throat Slashed and SUV Stolen
• Magic’s Fan Appreciation Night Afghanistan Veteran Takes Center Court
• Seven Charged in VA Construction Fraud in California
• Call for Tow Changed Vietnam Veteran's Day--And More
• Cancer Survivor Iraq Veteran Proposes to Survivor Girlfriend
• Missing Veteran Alert: Body of Cory Adams Recovered from Pond
• SWAT Standoff in Texas With Veteran
• Special Forces Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
• Maj. Gen. Francisco Espaillat Died But Left a Legacy
• Death of Fort Hood Solider From Florida Under Investigation
• Australia: Police Officer Finds Healing PTSD Better Than Dying
• Jasper family mourns loss of Vietnam War Vet
• Vietnam Veteran Stopped Robbers At American Legion Post
• PTSD Veteran Donating German Shepherds to PTSD Veterans
• Brecksville Veterans Hospital Left Behind Pills, Wheelchairs and Bowling Alley?
• The Curse of Being a Neglected Hero

Bill allows first responders suffering from PTSD to get workers' comp Posted: 15 Apr 2017 05:07 AM PDT Cocoa firefighter fighting for PTSD bill: We're not going to stop News 13 Orlando By Julie Gargotta, Reporter April 14, 2017 In January he returned to work. But, for the last few months he's also... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

Staff Sgt Rob Pirelli Remembered in Song for His LIfe Posted: 15 Apr 2017 04:53 AM PDT Hear 'Voice' Singer Barrett Baber's Emotional Tribute to Fallen Soldier Rolling Stone By Stephen L. Betts 18 hours ago Inspired by Pirelli's actions, Baber wrote the song, saying, "When I heard... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

No Greater Love Than to Serve Others Posted: 15 Apr 2017 04:39 AM PDT This time, you have to start with saving your own life Combat PTSD Wounded Times Kathie Costos April 15, 2017 Tomorrow is Easter for Christians around the world. The day Jesus defeated death after... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

Who They Are Not Changed By How They Are Posted: 13 Apr 2017 02:13 PM PDT Early this morning I was reading "Another View: We can’t ignore veterans and PTSD" and this part pretty much sums up how useless all of these stunts are. Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson, two Iraq... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.         This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Texas VA Enlisting Clergy to Help Veterans Heal Their Spirits Posted: 13 Apr 2017 01:26 PM PDT VA offering training to clergy to help veterans Killeen Daily Herald BY JANICE GIBBS FME News Service April 13, 2017 Building Community Partnerships. Local communities are often the most important... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

VA Puts Wait Time Online Posted: 12 Apr 2017 01:35 PM PDT VA Makes Wait Times for Patients Transparent for VeteransNew online tool first of its kind WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking unprecedented steps to increase... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

Some Navy SEALs "Selling the Trident" Posted: 12 Apr 2017 01:28 PM PDT Navy SEALs accused of profiteering, putting lives "in danger" CBS News April 12, 2017 As Navy SEALs talk publicly to CBS News about drug abuse in the ranks for the first time, some members of the... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

VA Medical Center Director Relieved of Duties Posted: 12 Apr 2017 01:22 PM PDT VA News Releases VA Responds to IG Report on Health-Care Inspection at D.C. VA Medical Center 04/12/2017 WASHINGTON — Today, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) released an interim summary... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.         This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Tenacity and Twitter Help Vietnam Veteran Buddies Connect After 50 Years Posted: 11 Apr 2017 01:23 PM PDT Vietnam Veteran Reunited With War Buddy 50 Years After Losing Touch, Thanks to Twitter Inside Edition by Johanna Li April 11, 2017 It’s been 50 years since a Vietnam veteran spoke to his long lost... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

Missing 86 Year Old Veteran Found With Throat Slashed and SUV Stolen Posted: 11 Apr 2017 01:10 PM PDT Missing elderly man found with throat slashed survives News 4 Jax By Hailey Winslow April 10, 2017 Family members said Clark is a Navy and Air Force veteran who then retired after years with... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

Magic’s Fan Appreciation Night Afghanistan Veteran Takes Center Court Posted: 10 Apr 2017 01:24 PM PDT Orlando Magic, Chase and Operation Homefront Honor U.S. Marine Corporal NBA.com Josh Cohen April 8, 2017 As part of the Magic’s Fan Appreciation Night, Bravo and his family were honored on the court... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

Seven Charged in VA Construction Fraud in California Posted: 09 Apr 2017 01:42 PM PDT Senior VA official in Calif., 7 others charged in construction fraud Associated Press By SUDHIN THANAWALA Published: April 8, 2017 SAN FRANCISCO — Federal prosecutors have charged a former... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

Call for Tow Changed Vietnam Veteran's Day--And More Posted: 09 Apr 2017 01:34 PM PDT Magnolia rallies behind disabled veteran in need By Click2Houston.com Staff April 08, 2017 “These people here, god bless them,” Rickley said. “They turned around and building me a ramp so I can get... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

Cancer Survivor Iraq Veteran Proposes to Survivor Girlfriend Posted: 09 Apr 2017 05:12 AM PDT Veteran proposes to girlfriend outside of Schottenstein Center WCMH News By NBC4 Staff Published: April 8, 2017 Beth’s stepmother set the two of them up, Andy said. The two work together in... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

Missing Veteran Alert: Body of Cory Adams Recovered from Pond Posted: 09 Apr 2017 04:47 AM PDT Corey Adams: Missing veteran's body recovered from pond WTMJ News Ben Jordan Apr 7, 2017 The body of a missing veteran was pulled from a Milwaukee pond this morning. Family members confirm it was... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

SWAT Standoff in Texas With Veteran Posted: 09 Apr 2017 04:34 AM PDT SWAT called after man barricades himself inside home near Baytown  KHOU Staff  April 08, 2017  HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - SWAT officers were called after a man barricaded himself inside a... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

Special Forces Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Posted: 09 Apr 2017 04:23 AM PDT U.S. Soldier Killed In Afghanistan  WPRL News  By MAGGIE PENMAN  April 8, 2017  An American soldier was killed in Afghanistan late Saturday, according to a statement posted on... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

Maj. Gen. Francisco Espaillat Died But Left a Legacy Posted: 09 Apr 2017 04:05 AM PDT There are some Generals that make you cringe when they walk into a room. Then there are Generals like Maj. Gen. Francisco Espaillat that make you want to walk over to them and give them a big... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

Death of Fort Hood Solider From Florida Under Investigation Posted: 08 Apr 2017 12:21 PM PDT Combat engineer dies at Fort Hood Army Times By: Charlsy Panzino April 7, 2017 A Fort Hood soldier has died after being transported from his barracks to a medical center on post, according to an... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

Australia: Police Officer Finds Healing PTSD Better Than Dying Posted: 08 Apr 2017 12:16 PM PDT Post-traumatic stress disorder: NSW police sufferers estimated to number 1600 The Sunday Telegraph BEN PIKE April 8, 2017 IN a career as one of our top cops, Luke Moore had seen it all — and... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

Jasper family mourns loss of Vietnam War Vet Posted: 08 Apr 2017 12:08 PM PDT Jasper family mourns loss of Vietnam War Vet from chemical warfare KBMT Juan Rodriguez April 8, 2017 JASPER - The chemical attack in Syria hits too close to home for one Jasper family. The... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

Vietnam Veteran Stopped Robbers At American Legion Post Posted: 08 Apr 2017 12:02 PM PDT VIDEO: Vietnam veteran fires shot at thieves breaking into American Legion Post FOX 8 News Cleveland BY JACK SHEA APRIL 6, 2017 The burglars had a good working knowledge of the building and thought... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

PTSD Veteran Donating German Shepherds to PTSD Veterans Posted: 08 Apr 2017 05:41 AM PDT Marine veteran helps other vets with PTSD through his charities NBC 26 News Marisa DeCandido Apr 6, 2017 WHITE LAKE, Wis. - A Marine veteran in Wisconsin is helping vets across the country overcome... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

Brecksville Veterans Hospital Left Behind Pills, Wheelchairs and Bowling Alley? Posted: 08 Apr 2017 05:28 AM PDT Veterans Administration wastes money by leaving equipment at abandoned hospital Cleveland 19 News Posted by Paul Orlousky, Reporter Friday, April 7th 2017 Troubling to safety officials is an alarm... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

The Curse of Being a Neglected Hero Posted: 08 Apr 2017 05:00 AM PDT Residual War Horrors and Neglected Heroes Residual War Kathie Costos April 8, 2017 On Combat PTSD Wounded Times there are over 27,000 articles spanning nearly 10 years of news and... Wounded Times is where veterans are the news.

PTSD on Trial: Iraq Veteran

Ohio judge finds Mississauga veteran not guilty of attempted murder due to insanity
The Star
By SAMMY HUDES
Staff Reporter
April 14, 2017

Lesko, a permanent resident of Canada where he has lived since 2009, served in the U.S. military from 2003 to 2008, including two tours in Iraq.

He was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following his arrest.

A Mississauga veteran was found not guilty by reason of insanity on Friday for an attempted murder and felonious assault charge he faced in Ohio.

Jason Lesko during one of two tours of duty in Iraq when he served in the U.S. military from 2003-2008. (SUPPLIED BY PRECIOUS LESKO)

The charges stemmed from an incident in November 2016 when Jason Lesko allegedly stabbed his brother several times in the neck, chest and hand with a kitchen knife at their father’s house in Ravenna, Ohio.

Lesko’s wife Precious recalled her husband being confused and “behaving erratically” on Nov. 28.

The next morning, she awoke to find her husband had disappeared from their Mississauga home without his cellphone or a change of clothes.

He turned up at his father’s house in Ohio, where his brother was. His brother tried to reason with him, urging him to return to his family in Canada.

Jason Lesko was charged on Dec. 8 with attempted murder, felonious assault and disrupting public services in connection with the incident involving his brother, which he couldn’t even remember, according to Precious.
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Decorated Marine Facing Jail Time in New Jersey Mandatory Gun Sentence

UPDATE
Commuted by Christie: No jail time for Marine whose friend grabbed his gun


DECORATED MARINE VETERAN FIGHTING FOR HIS FREEDOM AFTER MANDATORY GUN SENTENCE IN NEW JERSEY
ABC 7 News
Jim Hoffer
Friday, April 14

NEW YORK -- A decorated Marine veteran is fighting for his freedom after his arrest on gun charges in New Jersey.

Even though the firearm was legal, it was not registered in that state. The convicted man, Hisashi Pompey, has asked Gov. Chris Christie to step in.

To combat gang violence, New Jersey lawmakers several years ago tacked on mandatory sentences for gun-related offenses.

No longer does a person have to be in the process of committing a crime with a gun to end up behind bars. Simply possessing an unpermitted gun in the state can make someone a felon and a prisoner.

Pompey served as a Marine military police sergeant in three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, for which he received medals for bravery.

He has a wife and young children whom he may have to leave again -- not to serve his country but to serve three years behind bars.
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Vietnam Veteran receives new home

Vietnam Veteran receives new home in Rainelle
WVVA News
By Austin Davis, Multimedia Journalist
April 15, 2017

"I wasn't looking for a handout, I was looking for a hand up. This is everything we could ask for." Guy Adams

GREENBRIER COUNTY (WVVA) - Guy Adams is a retired Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. He gave a lot. But he's lost a lot, too. When last summer's floods destroyed his house, he didn't know where to turn. But then fate stepped in.

"It was like God put me in the right place at the right time because I was at the door when they had called looking for a veteran, and I talked about the houses and I was getting ready to walk out the door and they told me they thought I was who they're looking for," said Adams.

The people at VOAD, a disaster relief organization, agree.

"Brothers for Brothers had asked for a Veteran and he basically just fell into our lap and I think it was just meant to be that he and his granddaughter get this home," said Robin Williams, VOAD Case Manager.

For everyone involved, it seemed like an easy decision to make.

"The amount of things he and his family have been through, as well as the number of awards and accommodations he's received in service it was almost a no brainer," Chris Schroeder, ASP Greenbrier County Center Director, said.
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Marine Not Good Enough to Be Buried in Veteran's Cemetery, Now Has Highway With His Name

Fallen Oklahoma Vietnam veteran finally being recognized for his sacrifice
BY KFOR-TV and K. QUERRY
APRIL 14, 2017

On Friday, a portion of I-40 by Henryetta was renamed the Anthony Grundy Memorial Highway.

HENRYETTA, Okla. - An Oklahoma community is righting a wrong that dates back to the Vietnam War.

Anthony Grundy was the only service member from Henryetta that died in the war. He was a brave Marine who signed up in 1967 and died in the Tet Offensive.

When Grundy's parents sought permission to bury their son with other veterans in the Henryetta Cemetery, they were denied.

At the time, they were told it was due to a lack of space.

"We tried in Henryetta but they said they didn't have the space," Alpheus Grundy, Anthony's brother, told NewsChannel 4 in 2016.

"I didn't cry then but I cried later," he continues.

However, everyone now acknowledges that it was because Grundy was African-American.
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