Iraq

Jason is on TDY over in Iraq right now. He has been for the past several months. He is scheduled to be home on May 21st. The family is anxiously anticipating him coming home. He has been able to make alot of money while working over there, but is greatly missed.

Yesterday when the soldier was at the counseling center, he shot and killed 5 service members, come to find out, Jason was there 5 to 10 mins before it happened. I'm glad nothing happened to him but feel sorry for the family members of the service members who lost a loved one. I feel sorry for the service member who felt there was no way out and could not deal properly with his PTSD.

It takes much effort for someone to get help. My dad served 4 tours in Vietnam during the Vietnam war. He volunteered for a 5th tour, but was told he would have to stay at a desk, and he decided against that. He was stationed with the US Navy Seals, but wasn't a seal. He was a helicopter gunner and seen a lot. I can't even imagine what he had to go through or do. War changes people. And it changed my dad.

He had PTSD since he returned to the states, but never was treated. He began treatement just a few short years ago. He takes "happy pills" which makes him even goofier than what he normally is. I'm just glad he's finally getting the help that he deserves. Because of his PTSD, he was given a 100% disability from the VA and social security. He makes so much money just being able to sit on his butt, that it's not even funny. Maybe all these years when he said he is crazy, he really was :o).