I heard you on NPR, last night. All I can say is thank you. I know how hard it was for you to talk about your experiences. You were able to say a lot of things that I am unable to, when people ask me. I came home with a Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, 16 ozs of metal in my leg, and short a few inches of small intestine.

Thank you, Brother.

Thank You for all you are doing for veterans, I listened to your interview on NPR and was so touched by your words, songs and emotions as well as your common sense, simple message. What you said about no cure for PTSD was so true and many vet's and civilian's need to hear it. I am so sorry for what you had to endure in Iraq and the damage it has done to your soul. I wish you joy and peace in your future. Wife of a Viet Nam Vet.

Your interview on NPR was valued by me, a non-veteran, and my wife. It both informed us about being more aware of better behaviors but also about the veterans' broader daily experiences. Thank you for making a difference with and for strangers.

Co C, 478th Engineers (Iraq, 2003). I lisened to your interview on NPR and am happy to hear someone so eloquent informing others about PTSD and veterans' issues. I was probably only meters from you at one time or another (Tallil, Nassiryah) in Iraq. I remember the 724th well (unlike my mechanized company, you al had ladies!!! lol). I too took a guitar with me and let anyone in the unit borrow it as a morale booster. I find music, and the communiy of musicians one meets, to be a great healer and pleasant distraction from more trying times and memories. Peace, CPT HTB

Just heard your interview on NPR's "The Story" and would love to hear you talk when you come to NC. Your approach in talking about PTSD was refreshing, talking in stark realities interspersed with humorous musings and inspiration from your own life. Certainly keep up the great work in helping folks heal...we cannot put out the "Mission Accomplished" sign on the Iraqi war until treatment of our veterans begins in earnest. BTW..I work for the Division of Mental Health in NC... so I know how much work there is yet to do. Best of luck and carry on..

I'm a Wisconsin girl....grew up in Wausau. I heard your interview on APM with Sean Cole. It was great! Thank you for all you do for yourself and other veterans. You are an inspiration for all who suffer from PTSD.

What were your experiences with Charlie Company 724th Engineer Battalion while you served in Iraq becuase I was over there during that time also?

I heard you on the panel in La Grange and liked how you said to keep politics out of understanding PTSD. You are very articulate and I was sitting behind a director psychitrist at the va who totally nodded his head in agreement when ou were describing the functioning of the brain when "it does you a favor"..after saying PTSD is a normal response and not a mental illness. I have bipolar d/o and agree with you-it's totally different having something since you were a kid and getting a condition from war.

Drafted conscientious objector medic, vietnam, 71-72, Operation Ripcord. I cried in the arms of brothers after holding this stuff in for 30 years. Thank you for your service and for your great music and message. Saw you at The Veteran's Sanctuary in Allentown. My wife has art materials to donate to the creative arts retreat you are holding in this area. Blessings. Thank you. Love.

Retired Army Ranger, two combat tours in Nam LRRP Team Leader, suffering with PTSD 42 years Lost nine Good Close Brothers. Now Ordained Minister (Native American). SFC B. Skypilot Donaldson