As we approach Veterans Day, I wanted to share a special news report where I had the honor of telling part of my story. Melanie Hastings, a news anchor at the local Washington, DC, NBC News affiliate had come across my story online and asked if she could interview me.

Of course I said yes, and she couldn’t have been more gracious, kind, and easy to work with.

I sincerely appreciated Melanie Hastings, WJLA, and their Salute to Veterans series for making that such a special Veterans Day for my family, my friends, and me. And most importantly, I hope it then reached, and will now reach, veterans who will decide to write their stories.

Here’s the story…please forgive the “hot mic” moment in the middle.