Christmas for a disabled Vet

[davbrucas]

I don't see it as someone who hasn't been able to get their shit together. It sounds like this guy has fallen on hard times in a short time period. Over the last week, his wife was in a car accident and he lost his job. I don't see frost trying to make it into something its not. just my .02

Thats your opinion. I voiced mine. How much have you donated to this guy...or other needy causes on this site?

[black2002ls]

So what happens if he hasnt gotten his shit together by next Christmas? You gonna take up another collection, soldier to soldier, to help this guy out? He served our country and was wounded in comvat. For that he deserves some respect, but his life is still in shambles 5 yrs later?C'mon. At what point does personal responsibility kick in? Youre wrong for laying a guilt trip on this site to help someone that you decided was worthy. Poor soldier cant afford to take care of his family on xmas. Please help. Of course people will help, but what happens when a member of this site needs us but the well is dry from stuff like this? Dude, I'm no scrooge. I was a combat soldier at one point and I help out where I can, but sometimes tough love works best. Our govt has shown that handouts do not work. But props to you for trying to make a difference...I just disagree with your methods. Kinda like the lesson in the Bible about giving a man some fish vs teaching him to fish.
Happy Holidays,
Dr Scrooge.

I don't see it as someone who hasn't been able to get their shit together. It sounds like this guy has fallen on hard times in a short time period. Over the last week, his wife was in a car accident and he lost his job. I don't see frost trying to make it into something its not. just my .02

[davbrucas]

Yes, he's been out for 5 years. It was only within the last couple of weeks (I believe) he lost his job and his wife was in a car accident and he didn't ask for help. I did. He doesn't know anything is going on, he confided in me about some issues he was having, soldier to soldier and I decided to try to help.

So what happens if he hasnt gotten his shit together by next Christmas? You gonna take up another collection, soldier to soldier, to help this guy out? He served our country and was wounded in comvat. For that he deserves some respect, but his life is still in shambles 5 yrs later?C'mon. At what point does personal responsibility kick in? Youre wrong for laying a guilt trip on this site to help someone that you decided was worthy. Poor soldier cant afford to take care of his family on xmas. Please help. Of course people will help, but what happens when a member of this site needs us but the well is dry from stuff like this? Dude, I'm no scrooge. I was a combat soldier at one point and I help out where I can, but sometimes tough love works best. Our govt has shown that handouts do not work. But props to you for trying to make a difference...I just disagree with your methods. Kinda like the lesson in the Bible about giving a man some fish vs teaching him to fish.
Happy Holidays,
Dr Scrooge.

[Forever_frost]

Yes, he's been out for 5 years. It was only within the last couple of weeks (I believe) he lost his job and his wife was in a car accident and he didn't ask for help. I did. He doesn't know anything is going on, he confided in me about some issues he was having, soldier to soldier and I decided to try to help.

[davbrucas]

Unless the equipment was donated to the team and not to him.

Either or sounds like you donated some necessities, kudos, you grinch-ass motherfucker.

Yeah yeah. Scumbags hide behind uniforms as well(not saying this guy is as I dont know him). This is the time of year they all put on their sad faces and woe is me attitudes and dupe people into giving. After all, it's the season of giving. He was injured 5yrs ago. It sucks, but thats plenty enough time to get his shit figured out. It's like stray animals...you may feed one but its not to help the animal, it's to clear your conscience. "Whelp, I did my part to help that poor animal. The rest can fend for themselves...." Even if there are more deserving out there. But, just so I dont get labeled a heartless asshole, I am sending some necessities. If you send money, thats your choice.

[OldGuysRule]

My post was meant that he could make some money by selling it. Doesnt matter how he got it.

Unless the equipment was donated to the team and not to him.

Either or sounds like you donated some necessities, kudos, you grinch-ass motherfucker.

[MutherjuggZ]

Yea Dave and all of Kim's drinks were probably also donated at both Christmas parties!

As a matter of fact, they were aside from $9 I spent because I felt so god damn guilty

She has played you guys well!

[Forever_frost]

That is awesome yall. Toys for their kids and diapers are a great help.

[davbrucas]

Yeah, the wife and I decided to send diapers and gender neutral toys instead of money. Not that we care too much, but we're softies for kids now since we had our own and either way it is saving them money.

Same here

[ceyko]

Yeah, the wife and I decided to send diapers and gender neutral toys instead of money. Not that we care too much, but we're softies for kids now since we had our own and either way it is saving them money.

[Forever_frost]

My wife talked to his, she's still breast feeding so formula isn't needed, but diapers are. They're good on baby wipes too. Like most infantry guys, he has a ton of it

[LS1Goat]

I have given several hundred dollars to people's causes around here but this one just doesnt sit well with me. I had PTSD yet I still kept a job Sounds to me like he is milking the PTSD/injury for sympathy. I could be wrong. He is able-bodied so he needs to get a job. Also, its not like his kids are old enough to understand Christmas and they wouldnt know if Santa doesnt come.

I kind of agree with the above. However, my hats off to this guy for his service. I suffer from PTSD and have been to mandatory job related PTSD classes, but I still work(now in another field).

However, I can't imagine losing an eye. Would be very traumatic. I wish him all the best. And do not mean to come across as being insensitive in any way.

[MILK]

She has played you guys well!

[SMKR]

whats his addy? ive got unused formula he can have

[davbrucas]

Yea Dave and all of Kim's drinks were probably also donated at both Christmas parties!

She has played you guys well!