Louie Davis
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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On May 23rd of this year, a round-table discussion was held at the University of Denver. One of the headliners for the evening was Dennis Prager, a columnist, author and radio talk show host from Los Angeles.
The host posed a daunting question. He asked Prager to identify the single-most significant threat to the future of our country. Prager answered, "We have not passed on what it means to be an American to this generation. The goodness that America created is jeopardized by our not knowing what we stand for - that is our greatest threat - we are our problem."
How do we teach "Americanism"? There is no better time than Veterans Day to begin to teach the generations the "goodness" created by our Founders. We have a unique opportunity to model what it means to be an American in our own community. Please take a moment to listen to this story.
Louie Davis, of Leesburg, served in the Vietnam War. He received two Purple Hearts for wounds received from a land mine explosion. Louie nearly lost his life. Fortunately he lived. He lived to endure over 20 surgeries and/or procedures to repair his severely damaged legs. He lived to come back to his wife and family and he lived to return to his passion of farming. For over 39 years, Louie Davis has lived a productive life as a contributing member of our community.
Since his return to the United States, Louie received healthcare and subsequent prescriptions from the Veterans Administration. He patiently stepped through the procedures and time-consuming protocol to receive medical treatments. Unfortunately, the embedded shrapnel continues to cause degenerative muscle and nerve damage, related physical trauma, and pain. In January of this year, Louie's pain worsened. It has progressed and is now crippling. With each passing day, Louie's quality of life and ability to work decreases.
The Davis family has worked with the Fort Wayne Campus and the Indianapolis VA Medical Center since March in hopes of finding a solution. They met a frustrating "wall" of dead ends. In desperation, the family turned to the private sector. Later this month, Louie is scheduled to receive a Medtronic Neurostimulator Implant. The VA has denied coverage.
Contacts to Senator Lugar and Governor Daniels have been made. To date, the dialogue continues. However, the VA's promise of professional and modern care deserving of a veteran's sacrifice and service is not being fulfilled.
Louie was sent home from Vietnam to recuperate and live his life. He quietly lives "life" every day. This is a man of integrity, held in high esteem throughout our community. He is a hard-working, caring individual with a giving heart. For 39 years, Louie's pain is a living reminder of his love of freedom and country.
What can you do to model "Americanism" to the generations? Please consider emailing, calling, or writing your representatives concerning this situation. Senator Lugar's office is taking the major role, however, many voices to our representatives will have a great impact. Do not ask for information concerning Louie's medical case. Privacy laws will not allow that type of discussion. Simply ask our representatives to urge the VA to review Louie's situation and provide financial assistance for this very needed procedure for a deserving veteran.
Go to www.IN.gov Click on the "Law and Justice" tab at the top of the page. Look for the heading "Legislative Information" and click on "Contact your Legislator." All the information you need is found on this website.Thank you for your consideration.
Dr. Bruce and Beth Lamb
Milford, via e-mail[[In-content Ad]]
On May 23rd of this year, a round-table discussion was held at the University of Denver. One of the headliners for the evening was Dennis Prager, a columnist, author and radio talk show host from Los Angeles.
The host posed a daunting question. He asked Prager to identify the single-most significant threat to the future of our country. Prager answered, "We have not passed on what it means to be an American to this generation. The goodness that America created is jeopardized by our not knowing what we stand for - that is our greatest threat - we are our problem."
How do we teach "Americanism"? There is no better time than Veterans Day to begin to teach the generations the "goodness" created by our Founders. We have a unique opportunity to model what it means to be an American in our own community. Please take a moment to listen to this story.
Louie Davis, of Leesburg, served in the Vietnam War. He received two Purple Hearts for wounds received from a land mine explosion. Louie nearly lost his life. Fortunately he lived. He lived to endure over 20 surgeries and/or procedures to repair his severely damaged legs. He lived to come back to his wife and family and he lived to return to his passion of farming. For over 39 years, Louie Davis has lived a productive life as a contributing member of our community.
Since his return to the United States, Louie received healthcare and subsequent prescriptions from the Veterans Administration. He patiently stepped through the procedures and time-consuming protocol to receive medical treatments. Unfortunately, the embedded shrapnel continues to cause degenerative muscle and nerve damage, related physical trauma, and pain. In January of this year, Louie's pain worsened. It has progressed and is now crippling. With each passing day, Louie's quality of life and ability to work decreases.
The Davis family has worked with the Fort Wayne Campus and the Indianapolis VA Medical Center since March in hopes of finding a solution. They met a frustrating "wall" of dead ends. In desperation, the family turned to the private sector. Later this month, Louie is scheduled to receive a Medtronic Neurostimulator Implant. The VA has denied coverage.
Contacts to Senator Lugar and Governor Daniels have been made. To date, the dialogue continues. However, the VA's promise of professional and modern care deserving of a veteran's sacrifice and service is not being fulfilled.
Louie was sent home from Vietnam to recuperate and live his life. He quietly lives "life" every day. This is a man of integrity, held in high esteem throughout our community. He is a hard-working, caring individual with a giving heart. For 39 years, Louie's pain is a living reminder of his love of freedom and country.
What can you do to model "Americanism" to the generations? Please consider emailing, calling, or writing your representatives concerning this situation. Senator Lugar's office is taking the major role, however, many voices to our representatives will have a great impact. Do not ask for information concerning Louie's medical case. Privacy laws will not allow that type of discussion. Simply ask our representatives to urge the VA to review Louie's situation and provide financial assistance for this very needed procedure for a deserving veteran.
Go to www.IN.gov Click on the "Law and Justice" tab at the top of the page. Look for the heading "Legislative Information" and click on "Contact your Legislator." All the information you need is found on this website.Thank you for your consideration.
Dr. Bruce and Beth Lamb
Milford, via e-mail[[In-content Ad]]
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