
Looking for a little help for my dad
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Hi my name is Derek and I am writing this request for assistance on behalf of my dad (Jay) who is going through some really rough times. I cannot emphasize enough what he means to me and my siblings. I can honestly say he is one of the most loyal and caring people that this world has ever seen. He is completely non-judgmental of all people and would literally give you the coat of his back even if he had to freeze to do it. Unfortunately he is very prideful and would never ask anyone for help even though he really needs it, so I am asking for him.
A little history about him. He is 57 years old and has six children, two of which are still minors. He has spent his entire life helping and protecting other people. He is a Cold War veteran who served in the US Air Force where he defended the citizens of our great country from threats foreign and domestic. Upon discharge from the Air Force he worked many years as a correctional officer, in what was at the time the most secure maximum security prison in the State of Wisconsin; once again putting himself in harm’s way so that others were safe. When an illness occurred he had to give up that career but he still maintained the desire to protect others so he turned to a career in private security. For the past 15 years he has worked as a hospital security officer again ensuring that patients, visitors and staff were kept safe. He has had two back surgeries (which are now degenerative and will require additional surgeries), a shoulder surgery, a knee replacement and his other knee is now beginning to fail him. Through all this he has still stood up to protect those in need. He suffers from PTSD related to an incident that occurred while he was on active duty (I will not elaborate on what occurred as it pertains to national security). He also has severe anxiety that at times leads to horrible panic attacks and bouts of depression. He does see medical doctors for all of the above listed, but since he can’t afford to take time off work he suffers through the pain on a daily basis in lieu of having the surgeries.
Now when he should be enjoying his golden years is struggling to barely make ends meet financially due to reasons that are beyond his control. He has virtually lost everything and has been evicted from his home because he doesn’t make enough money to cover the rent and utilities and plans on living in his car. This is a true tragedy as he has always been able to provide for us kids and kept us in a stable home environment. I am confident that he will work through the problems eventually, but he really needs some help to get back on his feet; but for now he has hit rock bottom financially. We kids want to try and help, but unfortunately we do not have the means to do so. I would like to try and raise enough money to get his a cheap place to live that he can afford on his salary. This is why I am turning to the community that he has spent so many years serving for help. Every little bit will help and I know he would be forever grateful to you all. My goal is $4000.00 so that he could get settled into a place to live and back into a normal life. Again thanks for your help and consideration.
Organizer and beneficiary
Derek Olson
Organizer
Hartford, WI

Jay Olson
Beneficiary