Friday, July 27, 2018
My deepest condolences on your loss. Todd was a wonderful, caring, thoughtful and supportive person. I met Todd in May of 2016. We conversed and became acquainted with each other very easily. Part of our conversation regarded our military service, him in the Navy and me in the Air Force. Todd asked if I was in the VA system, to which I said no. He was surprised that I was not, and further that I had no knowledge of the VA benefits available to me since 1968, my discharge after 8 years of service. He became my mentor, and "walked" me through the VA healthcare and VA disability compensation areas with great patience. As a result of his mentoring, I have had very good health care, to include skin cancer surgery, and 6 months ago a total left hip replacement. I am also now receiving VA disability compensation for service connected issues. Todd took me home after my hospital discharge in February of this year.
I am blessed to have had Todd in my life, and owe him a great debt of gratitude. When we first met I was 74 years of age, now am 77 years of age. Todd was eager to share his knowledge of the VA system with many other veterans, some of which I have met. Todd did this with a happy and eager passion, as he truly believed that anyone who served in the military deserved to receive the VA benefits they are entitled to.
I truly regret his passing , especially at such a young age. But the legacy that he left behind will always be a treasured memory. Rest in peace, my friend. My love always.
