Danang 65 was a huge writer on Daily Kos for years. He was a combat vet from Vietnam and helped his brothers and sisters with Mindfulness and recently was diagnosed with a small cell cancer. (More than likely from Agent Orange). DaNang was referred to in many of my posts and attended my meetups here in Florida even though he lived in Arizona. It was a quick moving cancer because the diagnosis as I understand was just recent.
DaNang’s real name was Bob Phillips and I am searching for funeral arrangements but cannot find them but probably too early, as it just posted on Facebook several hours ago.
He was one of the biggest Veteran activists known not only here but all over the states and basically the world. He was my first follower and joined Daily Kos in 2008. He and llbear and Testvet were great friends. He was also a consultant for my organization United Veterans of America. Here at Daily Kos, several years back, he and I cohosted a show for Daily Kos called Vetlife with Vetwife on Daily Kos Radio.
He and my husband and I were good friends. He also was with the Purple Mountain Institute for vets suffering from PTSD. It is with great sadness I have to bring this news to Daily Kos. He was a huge supporter of Veterans for Peace and was President of the Tuscon Chapter.
Rest in peace my friend. You were so special. He was one of the biggest activist for veterans I have known. Thank you for your service and the activism displayed over and over with your works.