July 10, 2008 edition


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Help for heroes

After putting his own life on the line in the Vietnam War, trying to prevent the spread of communism, David-Alvin Keyser fell victim to a domino principle of a different kind after he returned home.
Like many soldiers of his era, Keyser’s chronic post-war struggles included physical pain, mental anguish, drug abuse, incarceration and loss of his family, all within the context of a largely unsympathetic public.

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Editorial:

They deserve it

America owes her life and ultimately her sheer survival to her war veterans. For the soldiers who are trying to find their way back into society after returning from active duty, the Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service and Education Center is a godsend.
From trying to ease soldiers’ transition from combat fighter to civilian life, to finding food and shelter for them, the center is doing a remarkable job.
No doubt, many of the 5,000 people helped by the Old City facility last year were Northeast residents, so why . . .

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