WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – As the Cape Fear region honors those who have put their lives on the line while serving our country, it’s important to remember that many veterans returning home face a looming battle with mental illness.
When Glen Eric Boyer looks back at his time serving in the Navy during the Persian Gulf War, he hold nothing but pride for the time he served.
“They would start firing missiles in the gulf war, the amber lights would go off and no matter where you are you’re supposed to go to the duty stations,” Boyer said. “I thank God for allowing me the mental capacity and heart capacity to make a sacrifice for my country.”…