[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 102 (Tuesday, June 18, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H4767]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING VETERANS TRAVIS COYLE AND MARK LAMBERT
(Mr. CLINE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. CLINE. Mr. Speaker, America would not be the greatest Nation in
the world today without the valiant effort of our military personnel.
The reason we are the greatest country in the world is because we
have the strongest, most dedicated men and women on the frontlines
defending our freedoms.
Unfortunately, many soldiers come home with scars: some visible, some
not.
Today, I want to take the opportunity to recognize two veterans from
Virginia's Sixth District who started an organization called the Living
Waters Farm Initiative.
Travis Coyle and Mark Lambert returned home from the war in
Afghanistan and began experiencing symptoms of posttraumatic stress
disorder.
After receiving help through the Department of Veterans Affairs,
equine therapy, their faith, and realizing that sufferers from PTSD do
not have to bear this burden alone, Travis and Mark decided they would
like to provide similar support to other servicemembers.
The Living Waters Farm Initiative was started to provide those living
with PTSD a supportive community that can stand together and learn from
others with firsthand experience.
They already have horses and goats at Living Waters Farm and hope to
add a garden soon.
As PTSD Awareness Month begins, I want to thank Mr. Coyle and Mr.
Lambert for their service and dedication to other veterans.
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