Veterans Moving Forward

I have witnessed hardened combat vets smiling for the first time in weeks and highly guarded individuals suddenly engaging with their peers over a common admiration for Gil’s impressive service to their group. Many of these patients see him as their hero; a little ironic given that they are heroes to us all.”

If not for Jug I would either be inpatient or dead; having committed suicide”

Zamp continues to remain by my side and has been a key to my progress through the four surgical procedures I have undergone since June 23, 2021 (back). In the past I would get deeply depressed and take too many pain pills, thoughts of suicide would become dangerous. However, Zamp has changed this, while I did get somewhat depressed after the first surgery - it was nothing like previous bouts. I have been able to refrain from pain pills quicker and no longer have the suicidal thoughts pervading my thoughts."

I wouldn’t have made it through the marine museum without her. She also woke me from a nightmare in the hotel”