Veteran shot himself at Phoenix VA hospital Chapel

Man in critical condition after shooting himself at Phoenix VA
Associated Press
July 13, 2018

PHOENIX (AP) - Authorities say a man has been critically injured after shooting himself on the grounds of the Phoenix Veterans Affairs complex.

Phoenix police Sgt. Armando Carbajal says the shooting occurred just after 11 a.m. at the central Phoenix facility.
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"Soldier On Service Dogs" is in danger of closing its doors

Future Of Soldiers On Service Dogs Uncertain After CEO Resigns
KFSM News
Beraiah Baker
July 13, 2018

FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) -- "Soldier On Service Dogs" is in danger of closing its doors for good. The news comes as their CEO and Founder Angie Pratt announces her retirement and plans to sell the building, leaving the non-profit one week to find short-term funding to keep their doors open.

The unique program pairs local veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury with a trained dog at no cost.

"Roger for instance saved my life. I have flashbacks I have nightmares, bad nightmares." said Jonathan Christopherson. He teared up at the thought of the life-saving program ending.
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WWII veteran with PTSD feels the love from community on 94th birthday

Community has birthday surprise for vet, 94
The Chronicle
By Jennifer Bolton
July 13, 2018

"He is 100 percent disabled from his war injuries," Summer Camp said. "The doctors at the VA hospital said dad has the worst case of (post-traumatic stress disorder) that they've ever seen."

A Dickinson woman who wanted her World War II veteran dad to have a special 94th birthday turned to a place some might think of as a risky platform for help — social media.

Summer Camp asked people on Facebook and Next Door to send messages to her father, Bob Camp to celebrate his birthday on July 8.

She was surprised at what happened. Despite rain and gloomy weather, scores of people showed up to cheer the frail but excited veteran.

A key participant was League City resident John Dawson, who decided that he and the surrounding community could do a little more than send notes.

Serving in the Army under Gen. George S. Patton, Bob Camp fought at the Battle of the Bulge. He earned two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star.
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Firefighters save homeowner after heart attack and from HOA fines!

Firefighters save man having a heart attack and then finish his garden work
The Independent
Alina Polianskaya
3 days ago

Firefighters in Florida finished off laying the grass for a man who suffered a heart attack ( Melissa Ann Work/Facebook )

Firefighters in Florida helped save the life of a man who was having a heart attack – and then finished laying down grass sod in his garden so he did not get into trouble.

Gene Work had been installing the grass palettes in his garden, anxious to get it done quickly for fear of a fine from the homeowners association, when his heart attack began, according to his wife who shared the story on Facebook.

“Before he knows it, seven firefighters and EMT's jumped out, put on gloves and said they came back because they knew Gene was in serious trouble and they wanted to lay the new sod so it didn't die. They knew he wouldn't be able to do any work for weeks so they came back.”
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Florida Firefighter Recovering After Falling Out of Truck

Florida firefighter falls out of truck on way to call
By Associated Press
July 12, 2018

Steven Dowd, 46, airlifted to hospital

TAMPA, Fla. - A Florida firefighter is recovering from serious injuries after falling out of a fire truck on the way to a call.

Hillsborough sheriff's officials said Steven Dowd, 46, was riding in the passenger seat of the truck as it left the station Tuesday.
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