The Ben Shapiro Show Honoring Our Nation's Heroes
Nov 11, 2023
Diane Hight, founder of Forever Young Veterans, shares her inspiring journey in honoring military veterans. She discusses how her father's post-war struggles motivated her to create an organization that has granted wishes to over 2,600 veterans. The conversation dives into the healing power of commemorative trips to historical sites, allowing veterans to confront and reconcile with past traumas. Hight also highlights the significance of honoring World War II veterans, especially during the Normandy invasion anniversary, and the importance of community support.
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Forever Young Veterans Origin
- Diane Hight's father became an alcoholic after WWII, suffering from undiagnosed combat stress.
- This personal experience motivated her to found Forever Young Veterans to support veterans and their families.
Shifting Mission
- Diane Hight initially focused on granting wishes for WWII veterans.
- However, she discovered they were suffering silently, similar to her father, leading her to shift the organization's mission toward honor and healing.
Healing in Normandy
- A POW, after a Forever Young Veterans trip to Normandy, stopped having nightmares about his capture.
- Instead, he began dreaming of coming home, demonstrating the healing power of revisiting past battlegrounds.