All of my blogs are written from the depths of my heart, but this particular one brings tears to my eyes as I write these words. Yesterday morning I received a phone call that my 82 year old father who lives in Des Moines was rushed to the hospital. I immediately packed my bag, and got on the highway to rush to his side. To give you a little background I was born in El Paso, Texas July 22nd 1981. Three days after my birth my biological mother died of blood clots. My mother wasn’t married, and my biological father ran off after learning she was pregnant, so since I had no father to raise me my grandparents traveled from Iowa to to come get me, and take legal guardianship over me, and raised me in a wonderful loving home in Iowa.

Fast forward to thanksgiving day 2002. My grandmother died right before my eyes leaving me to take care of my grandfather. A few years later my grandfather was stricken with prostate cancer, and ever since then he has been on a downward spiral with his health. My father served in the military for over 20 years serving in the Vietnam War. Upon getting the phone call about my dad I was informed that he was taken to the VA Hospital in Des Moines.

This was my first time visiting the VA hospital, and as soon as my feet hit the lobby I was completely in awe at how many veterans occupied the hospital. I felt like I walked into a virtual history book. I quickly made my way to my dads room, and kissed him on the forehead, and cried when I saw how sick he was. I began giving orders to the nurses demanding they give my dad first class treatment. I was in son mode. I was so anxious to get my dad the attention he needed that I didn’t realize they were already on top of their game.

In the first hour of me being there with my dad atleast three nurses, and one of the resident doctors thanked my dad for his service to his country. This experience caused me to have an increased respect and admiration for Bernie Sanders because he has a long standing commitment to our Veterans. You may be curious as to why I am supporting Bernie. One of the reasons I support him is because of his passion to help our vets. Maybe you are like me. Maybe you have a parent who is a longtime veteran like my father. Maybe you are a veteran like my dad. Maybe you are wondering if there is a presidential candidate who actually cares about you. Bernie is the man who has fought and will continue to fight for the integrity, and care for those who served, and fought for our country. Where does Bernie stand on issues for our Vets. Bernie will:

Fully fund and expand the VA so that every veteran gets the care that he or she has earned and deserves. Substantially improve the processing of Veterans’ claims for compensation. Expand the VA’s Caregivers Program. Expand mental health service for Veterans. Make comprehensive dental care available to all veterans at the VA.

All veterans are not as lucky as my dad to receive first class medical attention at the VA hospital. Just recently in the Waahington Post several cancer patients died after being neglected treatment at the VA hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. This is unjust, uncivilized, and uncalled for. If we vote a Republican into office this will continue to go on. If we vote Hillary Clinton into office she will talk a good game until she moves into 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and then she will forget all about people like your parents, and people like my dad, but if you vote for Bernie Sanders you will have a committed advocate who actually gives a damn about you. Join the political revolution, and let Bernie fight for our loved ones. FEEL THE BERN!!!