He is a single dad of a 6 year old son. He needs $1300 by the 20th of May or he is going to be evicted. He has asked to remain nameless at this point and time.
I am asking, BEGGING for people to help him. This is two months’ rent for him. I am working with him to get his Disability now. I am working with Joe Campbell with the VA furiously to help this DAV.
PLEASE GET THE WORD OUT! I have tried and tried to get people to help. It seems no one cares. I have sent MASS E-MAILS out and nothing. I had128 visitors after posting and the mass email. NOT ONE PERSON has helped. Please turn to your organizations, readers, and whoever else you can and ask them to help.
This is something that cannot wait. This is the time when it counts.
It pisses me off that everyone says they care but NO ONE (I MEAN NO ONE) acts like they do. It is all words. I am very disappointed in the blogging world right now. They have FAILED me. They are FAILING our DAVs. They are FAILING our TROOPS!
Signed,
ONE PISSED OFF, ANGRY, & DISAPPOINTED DAV
Last Updated on Sunday, 10 May 2009 00:44
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Written by Greg Anton
Thursday, 30 April 2009 22:51
I HAVE 4 or 5 DAVs in need of immediate assistance. Please visit www.davservices.org
Service Connected Disabilities Not Being Paid
Written by Greg Anton
Wednesday, 25 March 2009 14:07
So here we are once again. What does a DAV do when the
VA decides it isn't service connected even with
Military Documents that say it is.
Let's start with this: CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE
It clearly states that these problems could arise.
Well I have these problems and am being told they are
"NOT SERVICE CONNECTED." Excuse me? Not service connected!
What kind of horseshit is this? I am service connected for one knee,
why not the other?
We DAVs that are having the same issues with the VA need to stand up
and get out problems solved. We need to form an
alliance and swamp the front steps of Washington, D.C. and not leave
until our voices are heard and investigations are ordered
to look into why we are being denied the
benefits we deserve for fighting for the freedom of this country!
Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 March 2009 14:11
Where Do You Stand? REALLY?
Written by Greg Anton
Monday, 20 April 2009 18:33
Ok here we go. I am going to get on my soap box for a minute and tell you how I feel.
I am the owner and the administrator on the website: DAV SERVICES. I have sent out emails asking you to stop by and take a read. As I sit here today, I have noticed the only Troops everyone wants to support are the ones that are overseas.
What the hell is wrong with everyone? What about the Troops that have returned and are going through pure hell? What about the ones that are in need of your help after fighting for this country? What about the ones that lost a part of themselves (Physically or Mentally)? Are they not good enough to help? Why?
I have gotten answers on this on my own. These are not the ones that are in the news. So you feel they aren't important. Well guess what?
THEY NEED YOUR HELP TOO. These men and women have come back to NO HOMES, NO FAMILY, NO JOBS, and NO HELP.
I plead with you once more to help me. Please visit DAV SERVICES and donate $1 to this cause. If you are so proud of our Troop, PROVE IT!
Donte $1, $5, or however much you can. All I ask is $1. Tell a friend, have them donate $1. If you are the type that wants a receipt to write it off on your taxes, FINE! I DO NOT CARE. I AM HELPING THE TROOPS.
WHY AREN'T YOU?
Soldiers & Asbestos
Written by Greg Anton
Thursday, 19 February 2009 15:18
Military Should End Soldier Asbestos Threat
The use of asbestos in industrial applications can be traced back to the Greeks, who used the mineral because of its heat and flame resistant qualities. Derived from the Greek word, meaning inextinguishable, asbestos popularity reached its climax in the 20th century among industries and manufacturers.
The United States government and asbestos manufactures have been heavily criticized for concealing and not acting enough to inform the public of the dangers associated with asbestos exposure. Asbestos exposure has affected various industries including the military, real estate, power generation and shipyards.
It’s fire resistant, versatile and durable qualities paved the way for its uses as insulation in aircraft, vehicles and buildings. Asbestos appeared on most vessels used by the Navy and in shipyards. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs stated that out of the 25 million military veterans living today in the country, hundreds of thousands were exposed to asbestos while on service. As many as four million service men and women worked in shipyards repairing and building giant vessels. Thousands of tons of asbestos were used as piping and boiler insulation aboard navigation rooms, sleeping quarters and mess halls in ships.
Frequent exposure to airborne asbestos fibers can increase the chances of developing asbestos-related illness such as pleural mesothelioma, a fatal lung ailment. Factors that affect their life expectancy include age of diagnosis, latency period and cigarette smoking. Mesothelioma life expectancy varies from patient to patient, depending on many factors. These include age of diagnosis, latency period and cigarette smoking.
Miscellaneous Exposure Settings
The potential remains for another generation of veteran and civilian asbestos exposure. Military personnel and citizens should be aware of the hazards involved with this obsolete substance and take the proper initiatives to avoid exposure.
The World Trade Center attacks of September 11th, 2001 set about 2,000 tons of asbestos in the air and resulted in 62 percent of those caught in the dust cloud coping with respiratory problems. Natural disasters are also potential exposure settings. Hurricane Katrina damaged thousands of older asbestos containing homes. Almost three years after the storm, states of the Gulf coast region are still struggling to restore buildings and prevent asbestos exposure.
United States combat troops have been stationed in Iraq and face many extreme dangers on a daily basis. Aside from performing military operations, there is the potential threat of asbestos exposure. Over $194,000 worth of asbestos was imported into Iraq in 2003, documents reveal.
This presents a significant hazard for all soldiers stationed in the country because intense winds and desert sands can carry asbestos dust for long distances.
Military veterans and civilians who have developed an asbestos-related disease find themselves in a tough situation when attempting to receive assistance and benefits for their wrongful illness. Currently, mesothelioma is not readily recognized as a service-related medical ailment. However, veterans can apply for Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits for asbestos-related illness and must provide proof that their exposure occurred at the time of their military service.
