I sent Scooter an e-mail offering whatever I could to help him out (& invited him to join us on the Feeders Feed & Forums) he’s a stand-up guy with principles. Here’s his reply:
“Good afternoon.
First off…thank you for your service and sacrifice.
There are two groups of people I won’t accept offers from.
Children, unless they are with a parent and want their child to experience giving.
And (knowingly) any veterans. When I see active military, or retired with something that tells me they served, I go out of my way to shake their hand. In better times, if I saw them at a food counter, I would pay for the meal. Your offer is gratefully acknowledged, but with total respect decline. If you feel the need, may I suggest The USO or Wounded Warriors.
I regret the challenges you face. The pain is not an issue for me, but depression does tend to sit in fromt time to time. Frankly, I think I’d be emotionally dead if it didn’t.
I have been to W.V. once..to Berkely Springs when the ex-gal pal and I were fishing around for places to live. Was nice, but didn’t feel like “home” to us.
I won’t give up as long as I have some inner power to call upon. I do pray nearly nightly and I see it work. Be well, thank you again for reaching out and have a GREAT Thanksgiving with and for you and yours. Hopefully see you on the forums.
Scooter”