As many of us prepare to celebrate Christmas, the holiday season often causes a different emotion for thousands of military veterans.
From homelessness to depression, PTSD and other potentially life-threatening issues, Christmas can cause a downward spiral for so many veterans.
“This time of year there are a lot of trigger days for me. December 23 is a really bad day for me,” said United States Navy Veteran Thomas Rierdon.
It has been 30 years, but Christmas week still triggers painful memories and emotions for Rierdon.