Exciting Times Ahead with Helping Our Heroes Project!

After returning from the Vietnam war with the 25th Infantry Division in December of 1970  James (Butch) Lawson was physically and emotionally  impaired, but there was little understanding by anyone at that time, including Butch, of the turbulence beneath the surface of his life, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) had not yet been diagnosed as a stand-alone illness. Only years later as his health was seriously deteriorating, did he seek and receive professional help. Butch became aware that he was probably one of the Lucky ones who had survived a terrible ordeal. As he recovered he was devastated to learn that Veterans in America are commit- ting suicide at a rate of more than 22 per day and that thousands are homeless. Even today in 2024 there are still many homeless Veterans on our streets across the country . That is why Butch formed Helping Our Heroes Project so he can help as many Veterans as he possibly can.