Dear Chris,
Sometimes, when we're discussing the war or working on veterans' issues, it can be easy to forget about the real-life stories of the individual troops.

This past Memorial Day, I had the privilege of participating in an online audio slide show for CNN.com, called "Coming Home: Families and War." The slide show features several veterans. It lets them tell their stories in their own words, and shows how war has changed their lives forever. I told my story of service to further the work we do here at IAVA and to allow the public to continue to hear the voices of its brave sons and daughters.

Click here to watch now.

I know that you, as an IAVA Supporter, are familiar with the issues facing veterans. But this video can serve as a good introduction for others, and so I hope you'll consider passing it on to your friends.

Thank you for your continued support of IAVA.

Sincerely,
Chris McGurk
Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran
IAVA Representative
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America