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really about helping bring Veterans out of their shell and teaching them a lifelong skill that will change their outlook forever. If it's not ours, then it could be another organization, but there are people out there trying to help you. Troublesome times will come no matter what in life, but being able to fully dive into something is what having an outlet is all about.
This is how my dream was born. I live for these moments and they have become a part of my life. Similar to the way someone requires thirst, the desire can be quenched, but only for so long before they need their next fix. However, when I spoke to my friends who were struggling hard with PTSD and depression after getting out, I realized that a lot of my brothers didn’t have this alternative passion. It has become apparent to me that I need to use my experiences to raise awareness to other Veterans; to everyone. A staggering 20 Veterans take their lives on a daily basis...and this is a statistic I was aware of but when I lost one of my best friends to PTSD I realized that I needed to get more involved and help to make a change. The reality is that one unnecessary death is one too many and something has to be done!
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