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This was me in 2007 a few days before I deployed to Iraq. I want to thank all the men and women of our Armed Forces for serving and may God Bless their families!
Sadly this is me today. Bedridden with a terminal illness from exposure to toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. I pray that I continue to get to celebrate holidays and momentous occasions for as long as possible!
buzzy462
So sad men like this fighting for rich mens war's.
DanielMeyerUSAF
You are all awesome! Thank you so much for all the kind words!
heyRenitsStempy
Its ashame The military leaders don't learn their lessons from history. The burn pits After Desert Storm caused many problems for our vets.
heyRenitsStempy
God bless you, my brother. You have suffered more than you should have to do to the ignorance of our chain of command.
bendap
I read your interview and I truly admire you for not being bitter about your situation. I know I would not be near as stoic in your shoes.
DanielMeyerUSAF
I definitely still go through bouts of depression as anyone in my situation would but I strive to stay as positive as I can!
laughinglaura
I am so sorry. Thank you for your service. (((Hugs)))
DanielMeyerUSAF
Thank you!
numbers186
I'm terrified that I might have side effects from the burn puts on both AFG deployments.
DanielMeyerUSAF
It really does show up out of nowhere. If you think you have issues see a doctor immediately and tell them what it's from!
Bazuecha
Hang in there brother
DanielMeyerUSAF
I am! Thanks!
Greymalum
Thank you for your service. I am saddened about your status. I don't have much but a few words and I wish you the best.
DanielMeyerUSAF
Thank you!
LovelyandAwesome
Every day I get to open my eyes to a new day it's thanks to brave, amazing people like you. Thank you for your service @OP... You ARE LOVED!
DanielMeyerUSAF
Thank you very much!
SerialChillinSpree
Sending positive vibration your way, man. That's messed up.
OnlyIn
Hang in there Dude. I wish you the best. You look like a tough motherfucker by the way.
DanielMeyerUSAF
Thank you very much!
OnlyIn
:)
mtfx
Thank you for your service. Much love to you.
DanielMeyerUSAF
Thank you!
ihavelikedowlsince200
Will pray for you!
DanielMeyerUSAF
Thank You!
AssassinTwoActual
You're a hero, sir. Take pride in that. Not many people would stand in the danger you faced.
DanielMeyerUSAF
Thank you!
Atthygguillo
Best of luck to you. Thank for all that you've sacrificed for us.
DanielMeyerUSAF
Thank you!
kworiginal
Good luck, sir
DanielMeyerUSAF
Thank you!
Urb4nLegend
It's sacrifices like this that keep our countries safe. Your service is appreciated.
Deliveryham
For whatever its worth, your beard is rocking
DanielMeyerUSAF
Haha oh I know! It's getting outta control...
faab64
Those who sent you to Iraq should have been prosecuted for lying and destroying so many lives.
Khassius
I'm sorry bro you had to endure this shit
DanielMeyerUSAF
Yea it sucks but hey I'm still here and still kickin!
ILoveGiantBananasForScale
I wish you the best brother. Good luck!
DanielMeyerUSAF
Thank you!
Anonawesome
A1C here, I think usersub should AT LEAST help you out by getting you to the FP. Thank you for your service sir. Touching story:
Anonawesome
http://www.bunkersparadise.com/27715/support-a-wounded-warriors-dream-daniel-meyer-story/ Also, damn AF and it's vitamin M for everything!
OnlyIn
make this comment visible and not a reply. It deserves to be on top of comments
Anonawesome
good call
Thisbefluff
@op the golf info was incredibly interesting. Thank you for your service. I'm sorry for the situation you're in
DanielMeyerUSAF
Thank you!
nj23dublin
We don't know them all, but we owe them all.
DanielMeyerUSAF
So true!
iammarie27
God Bless You and Thank You so much for your service ????
DanielMeyerUSAF
Thank you!
SLAANESHonNSFWposts
Just as a was about to make an Air Force joke... you gotta be dying on me. Best of luck from a fellow vet, Stay strong buddy.
grishnakah
I'm not convinced you are a vet. I've gone through all your posts and comments, and there's not even a single hint at it before now.
espressoandpostrock
Vets aren't Crossfitters or vegans
BichesLoveMy120mmSabotPracticeRound
How the fuck does that makes sense?
SLAANESHonNSFWposts
It is possible to be a veteran without mentioning every other post, I don't want praise or attention; I brought it up out of solidarity.
SLAANESHonNSFWposts
That aside you would have to have some hella time on your hand if you went through every comment I've made, there are thousands of them.
LiberalViking
Some of us don't want the attention.... Though I'll admit most of my comments hint at it since I usually comment to defend fellow minions.
battery1979
Same.
Popstarkiller33
Both of my Grandfathers were in Korea. They don't really go out of their way to let everyone know they served.
OnlyIn
make a post with a stop sign redirecting people here. This dude deserves all the good attention.
DanielMeyerUSAF
Wow thank you for that! Much appreciated!
OnlyIn
You deserve it Dude. sorry we couldn't make it more known.
DanielMeyerUSAF
Yea it really is sad that NOBODY knows what the burn pits are and what they are doing to Veterans like me. It's quite sad..
Whitemountain50
My lungs are messed up from those pits. 70% lung function. They still won't admit that they fucked me up. Pulling for you brother.
heyRenitsStempy
Thats our wonderful VA isn't it.
DanielMeyerUSAF
I hope you get the help you deserve!!
JustSayingYouHaventSeenMeAndBatmanInTheSameRoomBefore
But at least they have the "Burn Pit Registry" am I right?
Downvotemepussy
Nice
Anonawesome
OP's story: http://www.bunkersparadise.com/27715/support-a-wounded-warriors-dream-daniel-meyer-story Get him to the FP! Don't make me repost
OnlyIn
i wanted to make a post redirecting people to this post ,but imgur apparently has some issues for me right now and it doesnt let me upload
OnlyIn
make a post with a stop sign redirecting people here. This dude deserves all the good attention.
squijig
I wonder if the money was able to be raised for the golf simulator. I checked the donation link in the article, but the link is now broken.
Anonawesome
Down in the comments he mentioned that he's had the sim for a while now.
ruthbaderginsburg
As ex military, I'm confused. He voluntarily chose to join, knowing the consequences, and wants us to buy him a full I door golf course 1/2
DanielMeyerUSAF
The golf set up has been in my house for quite a few years. That story that was linked was from many years ago. It's an amazing set up!
ManHasNoUsername
Liar, I'm pretty sure RBG is not ex-military.
ruthbaderginsburg
For his house? Also, if it can be proven to have been caused from the burn pits, the US gov owes him enough money to buy the golf course
ruthbaderginsburg
*golf simulator
JustSayingYouHaventSeenMeAndBatmanInTheSameRoomBefore
It took until my dad was in his late 60s for the government to finally admit many of his severe health issues that started in his late 20s
JustSayingYouHaventSeenMeAndBatmanInTheSameRoomBefore
were almost certainly linked to his agent orange exposure. This is a very similar situation.
DanielMeyerUSAF
Yep and the same thing is happening to this generation. It's a sad situation that is just recurring all over again...