Posts Tagged ‘tom palozola’
The heroic life and traumatic death of Tom Palozola
Tom was thought of as the strong one. The one who was the rock for everyone around him. Tom Palozola committed suicide after a battle with post-traumatic stress disorder. This is his story.
Read MorePalozola’s legacy continues with the Zola Initiative
Tom Palozola had a passion for helping veterans in their fight against PTSD. In the wake of his death, the Zola Initiative was launched to honor his legacy and passion.
Read MoreVeterans battle post-traumatic stress in the aftermath of war
Webster’s military students discuss their struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder and the help they received after their time serving the United States.
Read MoreService dogs assist veterans through mental illness
Tom Palozola relied on his dog Basilone, who helped him cope with anxiety and stress. Organizations like Missouri Patriot Paws match veterans with service dogs specifically trained to help them combat PTSD and emotional trauma.
Read MoreWebster to rename Veterans Resource Center after former president Tom Palozola
Palozola was the driving force behind the grant to introduce a center for veterans on Webster University’s home campus.
Read MoreWebster Student Veterans Organization works to combat vets’ isolation on campus
Cory Krassinger never crosses the street until he is told to walk, while he watches other students sprint across to avoid oncoming traffic. He feels this is a representation of the isolation he often feels as a military veteran student.
Read MoreTom Palozola: The new voice of veterans at Webster
A combat veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has big plans to benefit veterans at Webster University.
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