I read his book. He was from Ga, and his Southern drawl came through when he spoke. He is a true American Hero.
I do have a question. Why would they let military people suffering from PTSD have loaded weapons on the firing range? From what I could gather on the news, it was someone who had PTSD who shot him (and someone else) in the back. How awful to have gone through 4 hardship tours and make it back alive, only to be killed by a fellow American.....
Not just military people suffer from PTSD, and the vast majority of people who who do have PTSD are far from violent. Usually, if a person becomes violent it is for reasons (usually mental issues) other than or in addition to the PTSD.
http://www.americasheroesatwork.gov/forEmployers/factsheets/dispellMyth/Myth: People with PTSD are violent and unpredictable.
Fact: Beliefs that violence and unpredictability are associated with serious mental problems are common, but untrue. This misguided fear is one of the most prominent barriers to acceptance and social inclusion. In reality, the presence of PTSD or a psychological condition does not make someone prone to violence. Therefore, someone with PTSD or some other psychological condition should not be viewed as a threat in the workplace.
