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Homeless Man Gets More Than He Ever Dreamed Of, Only To Lose It All
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Homeless Man Gets More Than He Ever Dreamed Of, Only To Lose It All

Homelessness is a common issue amongst veterans in the U.S. They often suffer from PTSD, have trouble adjusting back to civilian life, and must find work in an already competitive job market with no recent relevant experience. Though many organizations to help vets do exist, many fly under the radar and end up on the streets. When one woman found herself in such times of trouble, a homeless veteran came to her rescue, and she and her boyfriend seemed eternally grateful. However, the couple who started off with a helping hand soon became the veteran’s worst enemies… Family pictures always look joyful, but not every holiday picture is what it seems. The couple on the right showed a big act of kindness to the man on the left, but this story doesn’t have such a happy ending. It all ...
John Cody Hardin Dallas Marine Warrior Dedicates His Life To Helping other Vets.
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John Cody Hardin Dallas Marine Warrior Dedicates His Life To Helping other Vets.

After a career in the military, many veterans feel lost once they’re discharged. One former Dallas, Texas, Marine understood that fact better than anyone, so he decided to do something about it. John Cody Hardin was a United States Marine from 2005 until 2010. Although the military does ‘separations training’ during the last three months of service, John felt a need for more peer-to-peer interaction as he faced his new life as a civilian. An avid outdoorsman, John decided to start a non-profit that would give veterans hands-on programs with others like them, while also enabling them to experience adventures outdoors. Facebook “My father had been a defense attorney for over 40 years and I had plans to follow in his footsteps,” said John. “So, after college, he hired me to work fo...