John_camouflageBeen going down memory lane this Veterans Day and flipping through old pictures of my Marine, John, during his two tours in Iraq. The trials of homecoming took their toll on him and the family for awhile but he has worked hard to rebuild himself and now volunteers to work with teens as part of making amends to the children who have suffered in Iraq.

John_wavingPTSD and TBI are forever but seeing his transformation and the effort he puts into it has shown us that while he may never be the same he will still be wonderful.

John also made a fantastic best man at his brother Gabe’s wedding and looks as good in a tux as he does in uniform. Here he is with his three brothers in August.

My four boys. Chris, Alex, Gabe and John Fett [pictilio.com]

My four boys. Chris, Alex, Gabe and John Fett [pictillio.com]


The groom and his groomsmen

The groom and his groomsmen[pictilio.com]

John still looks like a Marine to me but seeing him in these photos it is hard to believe just how debilitating his time in Ramadi was and how much his experiences changed him. He has worked hard to deal with PTSD and now resides in Roseburg near the VA Hospital where he attends therapy from time to time. All our veterans need support and understanding everyday of the year but especially for today, please know how much I care for you all.