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 SPC Brian Patrick Shaver
In loving memory of a warrior, a hero, and my son  SPC Brian Patrick Shaver December 17, 1977 - July 31, 2006 Brian was thrice decorated with the Purple Heart and received the Silver Star. He fought in the Triangle of Death in Iraq. These are his words: "As for me, I have been through a lot in this past year.
I am nearing the end of a journey.
God sent me on this journey to find His purpose for me.
It was a success.
I've never felt more empowered or alive as I do now.
All things are possible.
The doors have been swung wide, the flood gates opened.
Life is a fleeting thing.
Let it flourish.
I have no more questions as to my abilities.
No questions of my confidence.
My knowledge has been proven.
My faith is a rock solid platform from which I can build upon.
God has put me here to help people.
I'm here to make life better for every soul.
I will be a success at this mission for God has me covered. "
My son, SPC Brian Patrick Shaver, fought bravely in the very "Triangle of Death" during "Operation Iraqi Freedom II". He passed away on July 31st, 2006, stateside, in his own back yard. He was 28 years old. He was healthy, happy, and as you can tell by his words posted above, ready to grab life by the horns and ride it out until the very end. His words, what he experienced and relayed to me, have prompted me to create this website in his name, and in his honor. NEVER, will he be forgotten. 
It is somewhat uncertain as to where Brian's website will lead, but I do have my heart set on bringing awareness to the fact that, in America, there are around two hundred and fifty thousand "Dessert Storm" Veterans who have yet to receive the Mental and/or Medical attention they require. There are, on any given night, approximately 250,000 Homeless veterans in the United States.
We OWE it to our Soldiers to house them. We OWE it to our Soldiers to give them excellent medical care. We OWE them for the blood that was shed on foreign soil for our Freedoms. Whether they went voluntarily or were caught up in the Draft, they served, and for that, they deserve to sleep in a nice warm bed in their own homes, and not in some cardboard box on the streets of our inner cities. I have my heart set on having mandatory autopsy laws for those who's deaths are called suicides. I want to know WHEN a heart attack became a "Natural Cause" of death for a 37 year old! I want to know WHY only one percent of all Nursing Home Patients receive autopsy! I want to know WHY autopsy rates have dropped dramatically in the past 50 years! When you make the words "Suicide" and "Veteran" synonymous, you create the perfect blueprint for murder". I have my heart set on forcing each State and individual County within that state to set higher educational standards for those who hold the positions of Coroner and Deputy Coroner. It is simply NOT acceptable for the requirements of Coroner to be Residency, a G.E.D, and to run for the Office. I have my heart set on America becoming more educated in the medical fields as we face pandemics and exposures to chemicals in the United States and abroad. More funding should be appropiated for the educating of our youth so that America WILL have a brighter tomorrow.
The Lord has given me the strength to go this far. I will continue to allow him to lead me with the work that he would have me to do. In the meantime, I remain diligent in seeking Justice for my Son. | |
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In a field of Daffodils a child plays in wonder Sadness makes my heart stand still Now that he's six foot under. *I can still remember the softness of your curls* Momma
| Brian in Iraq Brian served in the "Triangle of Death" in Iraq. He was injured during several attacks and received three Purple Hearts. While my son put his life on the line, I could only remain at home and keep the home fires burning, never going far from my phone or my computer for fear of missing his call or an email. There's not a lot to do while we sit and await the return of our Soldiers, except to worry. I occupied my time by keeping blogs and reading those aweful Ogrish and Al-Jaazere websites. Finally, when I could hear nothing but bad news on the Television (Brian called CNN the "Communist News Network" because the stories they told made me worry just that much more), he suggested that I watch my favorite movies on DVD instead... so I did. This is a YouTube of one of my all time Favorite Mel Gibson Movies: Brian was my "Braveheart". I would imagine his coming home from this aweful war, find the love of his life, have a few grandbabies for me to play with, and live his life being happy and content, and in Peace. I knew that, even with his every desire for a normal life, should he be called to once again stand for his Country, he would put on his Armor, shine up his weapons, and fight as fiercely as William Wallace did. Yes, that was Brian...he was a fighter...he got that from me. |
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