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Royal777

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Tue Sep 3, 2013, 01:21 PM Sep 2013

An Introduction [View all]

It is suggested that I tell you something about myself before I make any posts.
What brought me here? I served with MACVSOG in Vietnam. Because of this service I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer caused by agent orange.
The chemo treatments, while saving my life, caused sever respiratory problems. My life is filled with can'ts. I can't take my wife on an anniversary cruse she has wanted for years. I can't attend the WSOP, a long time wish. I can't help with the heavy yard maintenance. I can't even help with grocery shopping without a zippy cart.
So in a small town tucked away on the Oregon coast, in a small house, sitting on a couch where he has been for most of the past 18 months sits an old man. It is said that all he has is a laptop so he can see all that his friends can do.
Maybe I can use this computer to help my fellow vets. Maybe I CAN do something.

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An Introduction [View all] Royal777 Sep 2013 OP
Welcome to DU! hrmjustin Sep 2013 #1
Thank you for your service ismnotwasm Sep 2013 #2
Welcome to DU, Royal777! pacalo Sep 2013 #3
Thank You Royal777 Sep 2013 #4
Thank you so much for serving, also! JustanAngel Sep 2013 #5
I am trying to do something Royal777 Sep 2013 #6
Hello MarcPierre Sep 2013 #7
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