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[American Liberty Republic]

One wounded Marine meets a wounded Soldier. One runs for Congress, the other lives on the streets. After 3 year LeGer will get some VA support.

Daniel Gilyeat, a Marine, lost his left leg to an IED in Iraq. Joseph LeGer, a Soldier, lost his left leg to an IED in Afghanistan. Beyond their service and injuries, the two American Heroes are a contrast in experiences. LeGer stood with an uncovered wound. Gilyeat stood with a mechanical leg. Gilyeat said he asked questions, scratched....

[Vn_survivor_67-68]

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The story you linked after registering here today seems quite light on facts, vetted or otherwise.....

[kellynla]

“Nearly nobody knows about Joseph LeGer”

And therein lies the issue.

“If” Leger or any other Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine “wants” help; there are plenty of us fellow Veterans and Veteran organizations across America willing and able to help them.

The streets of America are full of war Veterans who “dropped out” of society...whether by their own wishes are because of mental illness, drugs and/or alcoholism.

I KNOW because...well I just “know.”

“he was not able to get help from veterans groups or the VA.”

I don't believe that for a second.

Semper Fi,
Kelly

[kellynla]

Correction:

“The streets of America are full of war Veterans who “dropped out” of society...whether by their own wishes OR because of mental illness, drugs and/or alcoholism.”