I was a Certified Trauma Specialist working with Veterans and their Families as a Counselor/Therapist. MEd from University of South Carolina in Rehabilitation Counseling. Retired under Combat Disability 100+%
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First Placement in Salem Virginia, 2nd Placement in Greenville South Carolin at the Vet Center and VA Clinic. Ran a satalite office out of Spartanburg Tecnical College
Best Friends Clarence Casto KIA Nov.13 1966, Sam Dana, KIA Nov.13 1966, M.L. Tate, Dan Bolkavic, Mike Rohades, Mike Meadowa,
Best Moment Getting home after two tours in Nam,even though I was medivaced and hospitalized at Walter Reed until the day before Christmas
Worst Moment Having to leave my brothers in the jungle after the Nov.13th 1966 ambush by a NVA Battalion. We fought hand to hand for 18 hours.
Chain of Command Col Gilbert Proctor Capt. Ora L. Boss, Lt Joseph Grant KIA Nov. 13 1966 Medal of Honor reciepient
Other Memories Being Scared all the time but doing my Job. 2 &3 men patrols LRRP, Ambushs. Search and Destroy. The Faces of the Villagers that couldn't understand what was going on or why their homes were burned.
