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- 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.
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September 14, 2008 at 8:29 am
On Tuesday September 2,2008, Ja Van’s wife Angela, and I flew to Oklahoma. We went there to give my son support, and to let him know that he was not alone. We were there for four days, and not once did we get to see his face, or hear his voice. His attorney ,Mr James Branum went to meet with the JAG personal that was handling Ja Vans case. He was told that they were going to release Ja Van in two to three days on medical discharge. Those two to three days came and went, still no Ja Van. We had to leave, and flew home with heavy hearts, frustration, and no hope. With the help of a very dear friend, that now lives in Oklahoma, I was able to locate Ja Van, since the military had moved him out of his barracks. She contacted her husband and father-in-law, who are in the military, at Ft Sill. They personaly went in and found my son. With their high ranks in the military, they made things move along quite quickly. My dear friend was even allowed to pick Ja Van up and spend time with him. She assured me that he was being released soon. On Tuesday September 9,2008, Ja Van arrived in Hawaii 10:30 p.m. at the Honolulu International Airport. I am happy to say that he is home, safe from their inhumane ways, and we will continue the effort to help keep our soldiers safe from personal attacks inflicted by our own US military system. Thank you all, for all the love and support that was bestowed upon our family during this time of trial.
The Moniz Ohana