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Trans America Cycling Day 34 - Bunkie, LA to New Roads, LA

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Unfortunately our ride today was cancelled due to thunderstorms and lightening in the forecast nearly the entire day.   Trans-America Cycling  shuttled cyclists in vehicles between Bunkie and New Roads. Our mission helping Veterans with PTSD/Moral Injuries came to fruition when we, Jim and Roberto, met Ron “the Seaman Cajun Veteran”. When Jim arrived to Bunkie, LA, he was approached by Ron who engaged in a conversation regarding our tour and the fact that 2019 Trans America Tour was dedicated to veterans with PTSD conditions. We, Jim, Berry, and Roberto, each a veteran  retired from the military , invited Ron for dinner where he shared his military life experiences during his three tours in Vietnam. Ron had considered trying to commit suicide several times and had just been released from the hospital, where he was admitted for conditions related to PTSD. He has been homeless for the last two years after his house was destroyed by a tornado. Near Bunkie, LA. We provided valuable infor