After my deployment, My coworkers saw that I had things bothering me and said I need to get away for a bit. I volunteered to leave my unit and become cadre at the Fort Campbell, KY Warrior Transition Battalion. Soon after, My new office partner got me signed up for the Warriors Weekend trip in 2015. I didn't know what to expect and was a bit worried about large groups of people. From the time we landed until the time we boarded the plane to come back, I was treated with dignity and respect. I had not received that much attention where people took care of me and I didn't have to worry about anything. It was a large stress reliever.

I was able to meet and hang out with Buck Cocian and he introduced me to his father Ron. They are both awesome. After meeting them I walked up to the sand memorial wall and flag display outside and I lost it. I couldn't hold back any tears. It finally hit me, the time of mourning for my lost friends. I was able to place names on the wall for remembrance. At that time it set in on me that people really do care. The Warrior Weekend staff/community helped me realize that I could be at ease with my inner pain. That is where my healing process began. It is still ongoing and I credit your organization for the start of something I dearly needed. Thank you all for unknowingly giving me the ability to turn a page and start a new chapter in my life.