Ja Van Yiu Lin is a 2008 Wai'anae High School graduate who joined the National Guard believing that he would be serving his country. In July 2008, at basic training in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, a drill instructor recklessly threw a metal bed frame that struck Ja Van in the head, giving him a concussion and causing him to lose partial vision and hearing. Ja Van's military leaders targeted him for retaliation and have isolated him from his family because he shared his story with his family and the public.
Ja Van needs medical care and wants to get out of the military. His family and friends are very concerned about his health and safety and are mounting an effort to get Ja Van home safely. This website was created to provide information about Ja Van's situation and to raise funds to pursue justice for Ja Van. Please help Ja Van to come home safely and win justice for his injuries. Mahalo.
