 For veterans recovering from the wounds of war, supporting one another is a lifesaver. I served in the United States Army in Vietnam, and that's when I stepped on a land mine that resulted in the traumatic amputation of both of my legs and my left arm above the elbow. I was alive, but I didn't know what the rest of my life had in store for me. Multiple deployments have caused a huge problem with those that served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and it's difficult for them to come back and adjust to civilian life. There were moments of frustration. You can't do this anymore, you can't go here anymore. I absolutely felt like I lost my purpose. I was looking at a long period where I wasn't going to be able to do anything for myself. I just didn't want to be here. Many veterans feel abandoned or alone until DAV steps into their life. For 100 years, DAV, Disabled American Veterans, has been supporting veterans and their families in their time of need by helping them receive the care and benefits they've earned. But your help is vital to keeping this promise alive. The biggest struggle is spending the rest of your life in a wheelchair. DAV showed me it was okay to be a disabled veteran. The Disabled American Veterans made me feel useful again. DAV came in when I was still flat on my back and got me through that route stated that I was in. When you call or go online with your pledge of just $19 a month, we'll send you this DAV blanket as a way you can share your support. If I can reach out and share with other veterans what I've been through, that's a grand opportunity. And DAV can really make a difference in the lives of many of these veterans. Please call or go online to helpdav.org and donate now. They've given their all for us. Please open your heart and give what you can to them. There are so many more disabled veterans who still need your support. Please call now or give at helpdav.org. Thank you and God bless you.