Navy Veteran That Was Beaten Trying To Save Turtle Rewarded With Free Car
by Staff Writer 13 ยท February 24, 2017
A disabled veteran that was severely beaten for trying to stop three men from killing a turtle has been rewarded with a free car. Daytona Beach Kia-Mitsubishi gave Garry Blough, a 45-year-old Navy veteran, keys to a 2012 Kia Forte after the incident was brought to their attention by another veteran, former Marine Paula Mongeon.
Blough suffered head contusions and a black eye after confronting three men who were repeatedly smashing a turtle into the pavement near a pond. Blough was previously injured during the Persian Gulf War and now has to cope with daily seizures. Because of his disability, he was unable to work and lives on a fixed income.
The family was facing financial troubles and was unable to afford a vehicle, making even the most mundane day-to-day activities a struggle for the already disabled veteran. The family was forced to take public transportation to doctor appointments, the grocery store, and even the hospital.
http://americanmilitarynews.com/2017/02/navy-veteran-that-was-beaten-trying-to-save-turtle-rewarded-with-free-car/
