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I wanted to let you know I feel honored to be around all those dudes.  You run across so many veterans these days who want to tell you how you can think them for being "Billy Bad*ss".  You hear their stories and you question everything they are saying, because it sounds like "horse sh*t". Being around you guys brought me back to a feeling like I was among my own kind. You're doing good things man.  The idea of getting rehab paid for is gigantic.  You are going straight to finding the guy that needs saving today, and getting him help.  That's legit.  I know the cost is why guys don't go. It's like when I was talking to the Colonel, and he was talking about helping a guy who was suicidal in the VA Hospital, and he had to actually get them off their *ss to go help him.  Nobody's coming to help us from the government, that's how we have to look at it.  If we don't do it, nobody probably will.  You're making a difference and you're saving lives.  You should be extremely proud of yourself.

 "Attending the Weekend of Remembrance with Triple Bravo Initiative was absolutely life‑changing. For the first time since I returned from deployment, I felt truly seen and understood. Surrounded by others who’ve shared similar experiences, I found a safe space to reflect on memories that weighed heavily on my heart."

Mike speaks passionately about the deep sense of camaraderie and support he felt during the weekend, describing how the carefully structured events – from guided memorial ceremonies to heart‑to‑heart breakout sessions – gently led him through a process of acknowledgment, grief, and ultimately healing.

He shares how the program honored fallen brothers-in-arms with respectful rituals, allowing veterans to pay tribute in a collective, meaningful way. That act of remembrance was, he explains, a pivotal step toward acceptance and peace.

By the end of the weekend, Mike experienced a profound shift: he emerged feeling hopeful, strengthened by new friendships, armed with tools for resilience, and reconnected to a purpose rooted in honoring those who haven’t made it home.

 "I've been connected with a lot of Veteran organizations over the years—through Facebook, the VFW, the American Legion, the Marine Corps League, Vet Centers, and more. But what happens during the Triple Bravo Initiative's Weekend of Remembrance is something truly different.

It's not about where the reunion is held—it's about the people. Brothers from every rank come together, and for the first time in years, rank doesn't matter. There is no more worrying about fraternization or military protocol. Everyone is simply there as brothers. We talk openly, we listen, and we finally have conversations that many of us needed to have decades ago.

Some of the misunderstandings we've carried since our deployments are finally being explained. Leaders are able to share things they couldn't talk about while we were still in uniform. Those conversations bring clarity, understanding, and, most importantly, healing.

Forgiveness isn't easy. It's one of the hardest things a person can do. But after just a minute of talking with a person, I realized I had carried things for far too long. I forgave him, and it felt like a weight had been lifted. Seeing our former leaders relaxed, honest, and willing to have those conversations has helped so many of us make sense of the past.

I really believe every military unit should consider organizing reunions like this. Triple Bravo Initiative has created something that goes far beyond a reunion—it's an opportunity for healing. Veterans reconnect with the brothers they served beside, strengthen old bonds, and help each other carry burdens that have been weighing on them for years. I know the other guys got a lot out of it, too.

Danny, I also want to personally thank you. You have been a huge part of my own healing journey. I owe you more than I can express, and that's one of the reasons I want to support what Triple Bravo Initiative is doing. This mission matters because it gives Veterans a reason to come together, reconnect with as many brothers and sisters as possible, and continue healing alongside the people who truly understand what they've been through.

The Weekend of Remembrance isn't just a reunion. It's proof that healing happens when Veterans come together."