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Shaun served in Northern Ireland, the First Gulf War, and Bosnia. Living in constant physical pain, and with PTSD, sight loss and hearing loss, he's at risk of isolation. Visits from one of our nurses and our sporting activities are so important to him.
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Jean was discharged from the Army for being gay, due to the cruel historic ban on homosexuality. The trauma this caused has derailed her life ever since. She's only now starting to find peace.
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My parents, Katherine (Kitty) and Bob Cubitt were from a generation who grew up in the aftermath of one war, only to have to fight in another.
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Two veterans whose lives were turned upside down by strokes have become the best of friends, having met through Help for Heroes.
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Shaun’s journey began with the unexpected illness and bereavement of his son – Jack Patrick.
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The Royal Navy was the family Will never had, until he was medically discharged after eight years.
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Former soldier Simon Cooper, from Melksham, is one of 50 veterans, carers, and staff from Help for Heroes, who will pay tribute to their fallen comrades by joining the Cenotaph march-past on Remembrance Sunday (12 November), in London.
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When Richie sought help from the charity, he didn't bank on reconnecting with an old comrade. Read Richie's story...
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Meet Karen, one of our Veteran's Community Nurses. She works with some of our more isolated and lonely veterans.
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