Mark Withington Myers Saluted In Dunedin For Courage And Service

Dunedin, FL — From their time in uniform to their everyday contributions in our neighborhoods, veterans embody service in so many forms. Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to share stories of veterans making a difference in the places we call home.

This story was submitted by Linda N Myers, who nominated Mark Withington Myers of Dunedin. To share your own message of gratitude, click here to answer a few questions and we'll take it from there.

Tell us about the veteran's service.

Join Voices to Veterans in saluting Specialist 4 Mark Myers, U.S. Army. Drafted in 1966 and trained as a medic, it initially looked like he was going to spend his entire tour at Fort Benning, Georgia. Then he unexpectedly transferred to the 101st Airborne Division and, due to a clerical mistake, deployed to Vietnam as an infantryman. His story describes in detail his experience patrolling the jungles of Vietnam and the many hazards he faced, not the least of which was the Viet Cong. You can read Mark’s fascinating story at davidegrogan.com. It’s a great way to honor his service.

How do you know the veteran?

My spouse.

What makes the veteran someone your community should know about?

Before he became a 100% permanent disabled veteran, he was a home inspector for his family-owned home inspection company. He helped many other veterans and their families, as well as other buyers in our community, to make sure that their new homes had all the mechanical systems and more up to par or needing to be repaired before closing.

What three words best describe the veteran?

Strong, non-complaining and a fighter.

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