Joe Bryan (Combat Veteran) has terminal stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He has been fighting cancer for nearly two years, and over a year of chemo combined, and it's no longer effective. Joe's cancer is directly linked to the burn pits, oil fires, and exposure to severe industrial hazards during the Gulf War. He has six months to a year with the new diagnosis. It will take a complete miracle at this point to survive much longer. Joe has been married 32 years and has three grown children and three grandchildren. Joe has spent nearly his entire life giving community service as well as service to his country. Joe has an extensive military background as a Military Policeman, and his record is exemplary and is included here.

Military Service Summary

1987-1991 (4yrs.)

Specialist Bryan

For meritorious service and performance of duty as a military policeman from 18 April 88 to 3 December 91. During this period, Specialist Bryan exhibited outstanding professionalism and dedication to duty, always achieving outstanding results. His performance of duty is in keeping with the finest tradition and reflects great credit upon himself, the 401st Military Police Company, and the United States Army.

Here are some of Specialist Bryan’s accolades:

• Participated in five major deployments, including Operation Purple Storm, Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and Operation Hurricane Hugo, with deployments to Panama and Germany, while assigned to the 720th Military Police Battalion, achieving outstanding results.

• Presented with an Army Commendation Medal and accredited for saving the life of a fellow soldier (US Army Chaplain) after an Iraqi Scud missile attack caused a major traffic accident on MSR Dodge. Specialist Bryan was recommended for a Bronze Star by many of his leaders and fellow soldiers.

• Chosen to provide law enforcement and high-level security for III Corps headquarters Senior Staff, including Commanding General Richard Graves. The General always called him Joe.

• Specialist Bryan performed various duties as a military policeman worldwide, including quick reaction force missions, jungle patrols, combat support missions, and many others. Notably, Specialist Bryan specialized in law-and-order missions at the largest military installation in the free world.

• The Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM), established in 1977 by President Gerald Ford, is a United States military award presented to service members for exceptional participation in humanitarian missions, including disaster relief operations and civilian evacuations. Specialist Bryan was awarded the HSM for his exemplary provision of relief aid, support missions, and maintenance of law and order on the island of St. Croix following the massive and destructive Hurricane Hugo in 1989.

• Recognized by the Commanding General of United States Army South and the 759th Military Police Battalion Commander, Specialist Bryan (Private) for being a good Samaritan, with his unselfish assistance of a stranded American yachtsman’s vessel that had been broken down for months.

• Recognized by the United States Government for service to his country during the Cold War period. Received numerous letters of recommendation from peers and commanders during his military service prior to his discharge from active duty.

"Time is a luxury Joe no longer has. As he fights an aggressive cancer that is beginning to take a toll on his body, he has one final dream: to see his family and grandson in Hawaii. Because he was forced into retirement early, the funds for such a trip simply aren't there.

We are raising money to send Joe and Jennifer on a 7-day trip to Hawaii so they can find peace and joy together before it's too late. Every dollar donated goes directly toward travel and local expenses for this final family reunion. Please help us give Joe the send-off he deserves."