u/DonBedarded70

I use to take pictures around my old neighborhood and next to my apartment complex, I ran into this gentleman, girlfriend and his dog.
They were living in a tent and I got to know the guy’s story. He was in Afghanistan right after 9/11 and was apart of the 2003 Iraq invasion.
I offered to help him out with money and even asked if he would want to go to the VA with me.
He declined my offers but said
“I don’t need your money but if you bring my dog some food that would be amazing”
It killed me seeing this warrior living on the street.

In 2022, I lived near Tempe town lake which is no stranger to the homeless population..
I encountered a Marine veteran who jumped into Afghanistan after 9-11… he told me his story and it crushed me.. as a Marine Veteran myself, I offered to help by taking him to the VA and even offered him money … he told me “ I don’t need your money but if you can buy my dog food that would mean the world to me” if anyone has any info or have seen him around please PM me… haven’t seen him since and claimed the cops would often make them move

In 2022, I lived near Tempe town lake which is no stranger to the homeless population..
I encountered a Marine veteran who jumped into Afghanistan after 9-11… he told me his story and it crushed me.. as a Marine Veteran myself, I offered to help by taking him to the VA and even offered him money … he told me “ I don’t need your money but if you can buy my dog food that would mean the world to me” if anyone has any info or have seen him around please PM me… haven’t seen him since and claimed the cops would often make them move

Not political but I thought I’d share pictures I took during a turbulent and historic event in town