Thank you, and my thanks to everyone for coming and bringing all the work that you've done to date.
I'd like to read a statement that I got this morning from a veteran. His name is Bruce Granger. This is in regard to the two individuals whom we just lost.
It goes something like this, and I want your comments on this:
Add two to the NVA score. Treat the mind and the body, help the family, get him balanced then release if necessary. Retrain then employ or long-term pension if no chance of employment. PTSD does not work well when people are certain of tomorrow. If you use any other formula, buy body bags and coffins. Children of suicides have a higher rate of suicide and mental problems. The NVA is not a veterans' issue, it is multi-generational and has a more a far-reaching effect than you think.
One veteran reported that he was uncertain of his tomorrow. He was uncertain if he was going to get out, if he was going to be able to get a job. PTSD is slow-creeping. You're not sure if you have it. If you do and you get rid of it, it can come back years later.
I'm just wondering if you want to make any comments on how we can change the NVA. There are some good parts to it, and there are some things that need changing in view of Bruce Granger's comments.