Gunner Dave (@GunnerCOB)

United States Marine #Veteran Brandon Ketchum, 33, killed himself only a few hours after being turned down at the Iowa City VA Medical Center on July 7th, 2018. His father, William Ketchum, was also a veteran. “I requested that I get admitted to 9W (psychiatric ward) and get things straightened out,” he wrote on Facebook. “I truly felt my safety and health were in jeopardy, as I discussed with the doc. Not only did I get a ‘NO,’ but three reasons for no based on me being not f***** up enough. At this point, I say, ‘Why even try anymore?’ They gave up on me, so why shouldn’t I give up on myself? Right now, that is the only viable option given my circumstances and frame of mind.” ~ Brandon Ketchum Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice, Brandon. The US Government failed you miserably. Prayers for all who know you. You will never be forgotten. Semper Fi,