by wpengine | Oct 21, 2025
Tom’s Story Tom had always wanted to serve in the military. When he was drafted, he followed that call of duty, serving in Vietnam and later in Thailand at a Royal Thai Air Force Base. During his service, he handled defoliants, including exposure to Agent...
by wpengine | Oct 21, 2025
James’ Story James Richardson served in Vietnam and was motivated to join the military after a friend was killed in action. “I graduated high school, had a friend killed in Vietnam, wanted to serve in his place—he was in the Marines; my parents signed for me at 17,”...
by wpengine | Oct 21, 2025
Adams Brothers’ Story* *Names changed to protect privacy. Two brothers—both veterans—came to Catholic Charities at a breaking point. One, a Marine Corps veteran; the other, an Army National Guard veteran who had recently lost his wife. Grieving, struggling with...
by wpengine | Oct 21, 2025
Kenneth’s Story Kenneth Schnick, 91, served 17 months in Korea and 28 months in Vietnam. He was in combat during the Korean War, often coming under daily shelling while directing front-line bombing and strafing missions. “We got shelled every day,” he said. “We...
by wpengine | Oct 21, 2025
Carl’s Story *Names changed to protect privacy. At 69 years old, a disabled Army veteran was facing more than just the daily challenges of making ends meet—he was struggling with the pain and embarrassment of dental issues that made it hard to eat and nearly...
