The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes provides support for Veterans severely wounded fighting in the Global War on Terror. Two representatives join us for this broadcast.
Donny Daughenbaugh is the Senior VP for Development and Administration. He was shot in the face when his Marine Squad was engaged south of Baghdad. The bullet lodged at the base of his skull near his spine so doctors chose to leave it in place. Donny suffers tremendous pain to this day.
Mary Jessie Herrera is their Western Field Representative. She joined the Arizona National Guard with pland to make a career out of the Army. Mary was the lead gunner in a convoy ambushed while traveling from Fallujah to Ramadi. She took two AK-47 rounds to her right arm. Thankfully doctors were able to save the appendage but she still has limited use of her right hand.