On this Memorial Day, I salute my sister, Elizabeth Shell Carr, for years of service to Black Veterans for Social Justice. As a LCSW, her inspiration came from a desire to help female veterans suffering from military sexual trauma (MST) and the following family members who served in the armed forces:
Uncle Samuel Pelzer- Army
Uncle Ruben Pelzer-Army
Uncle James Pelzer-Army
Uncle Jervia Pelzer, Jr. – Army
Sister Cynthia McNeil- Marines
Brother-in-law Lewis June – Air Force                                                                            Brother-in-law William Purvis- Army                                                                              Brother-in-law Richard Bell- Army                                                                                    Brother-in-law Rapha Mitchell-Army                                                                         
Brother-in-law Tyrone Reese-Navy
Niece Carolyn Feisal- Army
Niece LaKisha Dunn- Air Force
Niece Latina Shell- Army
Cousin Benjamin Pelzer- Marines (KIA)
Cousin James Pelzer- Navy
Nephew Mario Reese- Navy
Nephew Lamont Jones- Army
Honorary brother-in-law Wilbert June- Air Force

To all veterans, thank you for your service to these United States!

May God bless you! May God bless America!