A U.S. veteran who has experienced combat all over the world and was once a special aide to military top brass has been reduced to living in his van as he can't find a job. But it's not for a lack of trying.
Homeless Robert Freniere, 59, told his story to Philly.com, and explained how he has been rejected for dozens of jobs he has applied for from public libraries, despite having excellent references and three graduate degrees.
When people ask why don't you get a job as a janitor, Freniere replies: 'Well, I've tried that.' He lives out of his blue minivan in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
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I always knew that my friend James, a retired Master Sgt., was not unique.
I wonder why folks can not feel for men such as these and realize that their plight is as sad as the vets who abuse drugs and alcohol and find themselves homeless. Why can we not find a better way of reaching out to all who are having problems?
Wonder if the non profits sleep well knowing that they short change the needs of many due to their not fitting the accepted image of 'homeless vet'.
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