Charlie is currently hospitalized in Louisiana. His daughter, who is also a veteran and single mother of two has been bedside nearly four months, who lives in California is ready and prepared to become his primary caregiver, with specialists standing by who understand his complex spinal and respiratory needs. She has also been working with the VA, however, everything with the VA takes months, and considering governmental freeze in department everything is in delay.

But because Charlie cannot travel by ground or commercial flight, he needs emergency air medical transport equipped for full ventilator support.

That transport — his only safe way home — costs between $40,000 and $60,000, which insurance will not cover.

Getting him home is not just about comfort — it’s about preserving his life. Every additional day in the hospital raises the risk of infection and further complications. Time is critical.

Special thanks to the PCU staff at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, under the leadership of Head Nurses Keith & Justin. Despite the breech of duty to care prior to Charlie's arrival to their unit, the staff has been unwavering in their duty in caring for Charlie in this critical state in spite of limited staff and nurse work assignment of 4 patients daily.