TULSA, Okla. — For many veterans who served overseas, the Fourth of July brings mixed emotions: Pride in their service, but also reminders of combat experiences.
The popping sound of fireworks can trigger veterans, especially those recently returned from deployment. But according to local veterans, time does play a role in the healing process.
“Typically, the longer gap that you’ve had since you’ve been in service, generally, you can handle fireworks and loud noises and that kind of stuff a little bit better.” says J.W. Sherrill, Junior Vice Commander at VFW Post 577. “As time goes for me, I get a little bit better with it every year.”…