Where did you serve and what did you do?

Iraq Afganistan Army Combat Medic with 3rd Infantry Division

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

Samarra has helped me to live again. With that, she has allowed me to fulfill my dream of starting my own non-profit in order to assist fellow Veterans in NJ with suicidal ideation through Post Traumatic Growth and Wellness. This program has a multifaceted approach to PTG and will go beyond a short term program as we are building comradery through community.

Why do you do it?

Having struggled for years with PTSD, and TBI along with daily suicidal ideations, I knew I needed to help my fellow Veterans to strive instead of to continue to struggle. We lose too many Veterans on a daily basis. There are no other programs like this in NJ and we have the highest per capita in our area. If I can save one life through my story, then it’s a success.