Comments on: Dale

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:31:48 +0000

As sad as it is to see a man who has served his country, now having to scrumage thru a trash bin for food, the sadder fact is that we as americans tend to turn a dark eye towards this type of suffering. We are more consumed with "reality tv" stars live, or who is dating who on the Batchelor or what your outfit says about you. Its terrible that something as simple and meaningless as the clothes we wear
can really define how others will see and treat us. If we were to put this man in a nice suit would his situation change, no, but more than likely he would sadly be noticed more and probably get attention from others wondering why a man in a suit is digging thru trash, as stupid as it is the clothing we wear affects how others see us. its ridiculous
It doesnt really matter what you wear
WE ARE ALL HUMAN BEINGS and all are deserving of respect and dignity

il leave my comment with the almamater from the college of the famed Rod Serling

"Be ashamed to die, until you've won some victory for humanity"

By: Thomas

Thomas — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:57:42 +0000

Anna, I have never hear of “National Coalition for Homeless Veterans”, which doesn't mean a lot, except as a veteran I do not recall seeing or hearing anything about that group. I do know that the DAV (Disable American Veterans) has an office at almost all VA hospitals and clinics, their national number is 877-I AM A Vet (877-426-2838). Homeless veterans need to understand that VA benefits is not a form-of-welfare in stead it is an earned (worked for) benefit.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:33:30 +0000

Where can we find Dale – too offer him assistance?

By: Shawn

Shawn — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:33:01 +0000

Where can we find Dale – to offer him help?

By: Thomas

Thomas — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:57:42 +0000

By: Shawn

Shawn — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:33:30 +0000

Where can we find Dale – too offer him assistance?

By: Shawn

Shawn — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:33:01 +0000

Where can we find Dale – to offer him help?

By: Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:22:39 +0000

VA does have programs to help him. He can apply for pension benefits, since he is a wartime vet it shouldn't be a big deal. He doesn't have to pay a co-pay if he has limited income which he does. There is housing programs etc for veterans that isn't available for the general population.

Please when you meet homeless veterans take them to the nearest DAV (Disable American Veterans) office. VA is run by the government and rarely do they guide a veteran through the red-tape, or explain the benefits that the veterans have earned. DAV is an organization that helps disable or homeless veterans through the VA maze.

Thank you for highlighting this important issue that is facing our nation,

Thomas

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:11:40 +0000

I just contacted the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. They knew absolutely nothing about Dale and were not helpful in any way. No wonder these veterans are in such a bad way.

By: mother

mother — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:51:47 +0000

the human suffering is the most terrible thing to see, be it sick, homeless, dying, wars, killing etc. I feel so sorry for all those who suffer. There are people who swim in money, and then there are those who have to sleep under the sky. Life should be balanced.