Remember our Veterans!
In an episode of Duck Dynasty there is a powerful reminder of those who have served and sacrificed. The two-marines (Christian and Mark who were seriously injured while serving) - show humility, compassion, humor, kindness, and are an amazing example of sacrificial service, not to mention in this particular episode you will see some men wearing tutus during the first Duck and Color Run. You will also see and hear from Marcus Luttrell (SEAL Team 10), and maybe this episode from Duck Commander will help open your understanding to the very real silent wounds of trauma known as PTSD.
Although this episode which is found in Season 9, and Episode 7 and can be accessed on You Tube - is not specifically about PTSD, there are many comments and connections which can be taken from it.
PTSD, as we have discussed, comes from many different types of traumatic exposure, not just combat trauma. Please take some time, even if you are not a Duck Dynasty fan - and watch this particular episode. It will impact you. This video also gives a new resource from Luke’s Wings (Co-founded in 2008 by Sarah Wingfield and Fletcher Gill). This agency is dedicated to reuniting injured service members / veterans with their loved ones during recovery and rehabilitation. They do this by providing complimentary flights.
If you are not familiar with the Marcus Luttrell account, or the ministry of Luke’s Wing’s please click on the buttons at the end of this page for further information.