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Take Action: Help Expose These Toxic Military Secrets
Help repay the families who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
7/18/2012: The Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 passed with unanimous consent, ensuring critical health care for veterans and their families who lived at Camp Lejeune. The bill is still awaiting signing by the President. Continue signing in support of this important legislation!
Goal: 15,000
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Progress: 2,098
Sponsored by: The Veterans Site
From the 1950s to the 1980s, countless military members and their families suffered a virulent enemy. But it wasn't the opposing country with its weapons or the fear of mortal danger. The enemy was the water they were drinking on the military base Camp Lejeune.
Over the course of several years, over 70 chemical contaminants were dumped near the base. The chemicals seeped into the groundwater, and eventually caused hundreds of residents to contract cancer.
In the wake of the tragedies of sickness and death caused by the contaminated water, some of the affected families have tried to obtain compensation for treatment and suffering. But the military has fought tooth and nail to obscure records from the public and to fight paying these families what they deserve.
Tell the Department of Veterans Affairs to take responsibility for its mistakes at Camp Lejeune and pay ample restitution to the families involved.
Dear Eric Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans Affairs:
We have got to start taking better care of America's veterans — ESPECIALLY those who have suffered at the hands of military ignorance and lack of transparency.
You see, hundreds of service members and their families developed cancer and other serious illnesses from consuming contaminated water at Camp Lejeune from the late 1950s through the late 1980s. Over 70 chemical solvents were dumped at the site without using proper safety precautions. The chemicals seeped into the groundwater and the result was catastrophic.
Many have filed lawsuits, but many are also still struggling with the residual effects of the contamination. It's time the military take responsibility for its actions and do the right thing.
Get these people the care they need. Period.
Petition Signatures
May 13, 2013
Larrie Hoops
May 11, 2013
verna Donnelly
May 11, 2013
Raymond McGrath
May 10, 2013
Eydie Bruner
May 8, 2013
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May 8, 2013
Karen Carlson
May 7, 2013
Tina Rousselle
May 6, 2013
Sherry Byrd
May 5, 2013
Kevin Kenger
May 5, 2013
Pat Souders
TSgt USAF retired 1972
May 5, 2013
Debbie Geno
May 5, 2013
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be honest
May 5, 2013
Dave Morda
Never trust the Government......
May 4, 2013
Franklin Kelly
I was in Lejune during this time
May 4, 2013
susi holloway
May 4, 2013
colleen drew
May 3, 2013
Dennis Herman
May 3, 2013
John Trolinger
Eric Shinseki is tanking the VA. Ever since he took his position, VA claims have risen 2000%. How is this even possible? Resign and let someone else take over and try, It seems the government needs to learn the army value integrity. Better yet,all of them
May 2, 2013
Delores Fritsch
May 2, 2013
casper vargas
May 2, 2013
Julie Claunch
this shameful behavior must end, please stand up and do the right thing. thank you, God bless
May 2, 2013
Jan Blanchard
Our Dept of Vet Affairs in Australia looks after my Mum beautifully & we are very grateful. My Dad is no longer with us but he would be resting easy because his wife is safe, secure & happy. His WW2 effort on behalf of his country counted. Thanks Aust.
May 2, 2013
Richard Haas
May 1, 2013
Kelly Shea
May 1, 2013
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May 1, 2013
Marjorie Lantrip
May 1, 2013
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Seriously, let's make this right!
May 1, 2013
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May 1, 2013
Donna Clevenger
May 1, 2013
Mary Larrimore
Do the right thing for a change. Protect those that vowed to protect us all.
May 1, 2013
Melissa Mather
May 1, 2013
phyllis jock
DO the right.thing...help those who have protected us with tjier very lives..
May 1, 2013
(Name not displayed)
We channel billions of dollars out of this country, needlessly. Let's keep it here and help these veterans get high quality care. The veterans and their families certainly deserve it.
May 1, 2013
karen hise
My family was there in the early 80's. Both my husband and I were stationed there in the mid 70's. My daughter has had some of the most unusual medical problems I have ever seen one single person have.....makes one wonder.
May 1, 2013
Dixie Vance
While serving their country they, and their families were exposed to toxic waste. Asking why does not help. Though I would like to know the answer to that.
Of course the government should be responsible. Will that bring them back their health? NO
May 1, 2013
Diane Rose
Canadian soldiers were affected too. Time to uncover the truth.
Apr 30, 2013
albert lynch
i think we need take care of our own
Apr 30, 2013
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Apr 30, 2013
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the men & women in the military deserve to be taken care of,they put every thing in their on hold to serve our country. How can we not take care of them???
Apr 30, 2013
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Dear Eric Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans Affairs:
Please aid and take care of service members and their families who developed cancer and other illnesses from consuming contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.
Military should do the right thing.
Apr 30, 2013
Edith Caballero
Apr 30, 2013
Veralen Lum
Apr 30, 2013
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Apr 30, 2013
Jeff Moore
Dear Eric Shinseki,
We have got to start taking better care of America's veterans. It's time the military take responsibility for its actions and do the right thing. Get these people the care they need.
Apr 30, 2013
Linda Johanson
Apr 30, 2013
MARGARET FULLER
Apr 30, 2013
Rob Larson
Apr 30, 2013
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Apr 30, 2013
C Moore
Apr 30, 2013
Gloria Rivera
We must ate care of all our veterans!!
