Deana

Katy, Texas

Where did you serve and what did you do?

Multiple places but the most profound deployments are Kosovo as a Combat Medic attached to FA/Scouts/Mortars/Tankers. Our first three months in Kosovo was body recovery and open grave searches near the Serbian Boarder.

Tell us how your dog is helping you continue Still Serving in your community.

I take both of my ESA’s to visit other veterans who suffer from PTSD without VA disability benefits like myself so they are not alone.

Why do you do it?

I decided after my third suicide attempt in 2016 that I was NOT GOING TO GIVE UP ON MYSELF AND KEEP FIGHTING! I also use the medic’s motto “Every life is worth saving and we leave no brother/sister behind”!

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