Veterans Day is upon us, that time of year in which we all pause to remember the sacrifices of our armed forces. But this reflection should take place every day, not just Nov. 11.
Amid the parades, speeches and ceremonies is a poorly kept — and poorly dealt with — secret: the plight of so many men and women who remain wounded long after the battle is over.
The troubles form a long list: homelessness, joblessness, mental illness and inadequate healthcare for physical and psychological injuries. They gave so much to preserve our way of life, and we, collectively, have failed to ensure the quality of theirs.