Wisconsin expected to set up ‘Green Alerts’ for missing at-risk veterans

yes, you’re right. I hope this is an iniative that helps.

Sgt Deborah Cornatzer - I doubt it, sounds like it will dance around the edges. As long as it helps some vet somewhere

SSG Edward Tilton I'm curious by what mean by "dance around the edges"?

I’ve been chewing on this one all day. I suppose what first got my attention was thinking about the “alert system”. Before the “silver alert”, my then 85 year old grandfather left his home on a Sunday morning to go have lunch with his step-daughter. When he did not arrive, she phoned. The rest of the day, we were left feeling helpless and scared. Not knowing where he was, imagining the worst, our thoughts ran the gamut. We live in New Jersey... highways, circles, traffic. After nearly causing an accident some 60 miles from home and 8 hours later, he stopped and was able to give enough information that the very kind young man at the gas station was able to contact us. PopPop’s adventure ended without tragedy.
A “green alert” system could possibly work for veterans, and be an aid for their families. It’s another tool that may not benefit all, but could help some. My uncle is a Vietnam Vet suffering now from PTSD and the effects of Agent Orange. He’s very private, talks with other Vets who are dealing with similar issues. He also likes his time alone, which we respect, but what if, like his father (PopPop), he takes a drive and doesn’t arrive? I hope “Green Alert” happens.