Prison or the Canadian Wilderness

Abstract

In this chapter Patrick struggles with his rage and PTSD. While a patient at Walter Reed he breaks his doctor’s jaw after punching him twice. He would have been in military prison if not for the intervention of his father and his psychiatrist. The doctor finds a research grant that would allow Patrick to count bald eagles in the wild for three years. Patrick receives a discharge from the Army, though he will never be able to receive VA benefits except for college under the GI Bill.