Micheal Conklin has three kids. Conklin's older son, Kris, was treated at Walter Reed in 2003 after his Humvee was hit by a rocket propelled-grenade in Iraq. When Conklin visited the hospital, he realized all the veterans and injured soldiers who were their did not have the support that his son had. He could not believe that some troops did not have a loving family like he had to come home to. Some soldiers didn't have anyone to come home too.Micheal Conklin started a foundation for war veterans and the injured. Instead of making a scholarship for the soldiers, his foundation, Sentinel of Freedom, has assisted over 100 veterans with housing, jobs, and training. Hein Tran was 33 when he was injured by an improvised explosive device five years ago. He lost his right eye and had a metal rod put in his right leg. He told reporters that he did not have much hope for his future. But through Conklin's program, Tran received more than $60,000 for a vehicle, housing assistance, furniture, and household goods.
Conklin and his teams based in 28 states across the country are ready to help any veteran or injured soldier get back on there feet. Conklin wants people to know that they don't just write a check, they walk with you until you are successful. Conklin said, "it isn't all about the money, it is about building relationships and helping veterans." Conklin's program is not just about publicity and fame. As you can see, it is about helping those who fought for our freedom and laid their lives on the line day in and day out. We are blessed to have such great soldiers.
This program is very interesting to many people. I think that we should push programs to assist our soldiers and veterans just as Mike Conklin's program does. Programs that help our veterans should be advertised daily to get the news out. So that veterans who are in need right now might see the advertisement and make a call to the program. Our veterans are special, so we should treat them like it. Do you think the programs should be advertised daily? Do you think that there should be more programs that put helping and caring for veterans before money?
I think that the programs should be advertised daily because a program like this can change a life. I definitely think that more programs should be put out there to help and care for injured veterans. These men deserve the best help that they can receive. Everyone needs a family that is there when they need them. Soldiers have seen and gone through so much that a support system for them is crucial. Possibly more social workers are needed to help veterans. I think we will see an increase in social workers soon because of all the wars we have entered. Help is very crucial for these men for them to get back on their feet.
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