Monday, January 31, 2011

Like Father, Like Son



War Wounded: Father, Son Suffer Brain Injuries -- Washington Post/AP

MOORPARK, Calif. -- The crisply ironed uniforms of the father and son hang side by side in what they have dubbed the "Marine Corps closet," a dark space filled with vestiges of their tours of duty.

Two Purple Hearts. A backpack full of medical records.

The father is David R. Franco; the son is David W. Aside from the name, they share so much: proud service in Iraq, and a haunting, painful aftermath.

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My Comment
: A disturbing look at how war injuries impact families when their love ones return home.

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