When SSG.
And now devoted as his primary caregiver..
Melissa Sparks, retired from the Social Services field after twenty plus years.
He currently reside with his wife in Holiday, Fl.
Following the service to his Country he became a successful Tool Engineer.
Army in June 1991, after eight and half years of service.
About author(s): Staff Sergeant (SSG) James Sparks Jr., Honorable discharged from U.
S.
He never forgot this and hopes his fight, research and this Memoir will help them too.
There are approximately 250,000 Gulf War Veterans that are sick.
His neurologist today believes the brain damage is a result of a vaccine injury from the Anthrax vaccine.
His brain was full of innumerable brain lesions.
After thirteen years of begging the VA doctors to help him find the answers to his failing health he was finally given an MRI of the brain at a civilian hospital.
His Mind Storm-the battle with the US Government, VA hospital, VA doctors, VA administration, and his battle to stay alive.
He didn\'t know at the time that date would mark the day his war began.
The date is seared in his memory.
January 20,1991, while in Iraq he received one injection of the Anthrax vaccine.
He wanted to be a "lifer." This changed after his tour of duty in Desert Storm.
He was proud of his service and career that he chose to provide for his wife and two daughters.
His job was to protect and serve the United States, it was his purpose and he was good at it.
He found a sense of peace and direction. joined the Army in 1982 he didn\'t second guess his decision to join.
James Sparks Jr.
When SSG
