28 January 2013, 22:03
They the MOD and Charities appear to be dealing with the mental and physical damage to the veterans and money is flowing gradually that way, but the guys I care for are the vets who end up homeless because they cannot cope with civvy street, turn to drink, crime, drugs depression and again theres sweet FA I can do about that, but I can pick em up in my old van and take em to various rest stops and shelters.
Ever seen a Veteran be told he is not eligable for a council flat only to find out ex Iraqi and Afghan fighters who arrive here illegaly get housed? I have and it was heartbreaking. Total and utter betrayal by both branches of government.
BUT again I say we cannot do anything about the causal issues we can only react to them as they affect us directly, I dont need to go looking for bad things in life that threaten my family, theres enough to deal with now.
Ever seen a Veteran be told he is not eligable for a council flat only to find out ex Iraqi and Afghan fighters who arrive here illegaly get housed? I have and it was heartbreaking. Total and utter betrayal by both branches of government.
BUT again I say we cannot do anything about the causal issues we can only react to them as they affect us directly, I dont need to go looking for bad things in life that threaten my family, theres enough to deal with now.