On April 17, 1951, Francis H. Scholle put his pen to the paper and made the courageous decision, as many others do, to dedicate the next three years of his life to the Marine Corps. Without looking back, Frank packed his bags and headed off to protect our country, a selfless task –not one for the weak. During his time as a Marine, he had the pleasure of serving at Parris Island, S.C., Camp Pendleton, California, Korea and Cherry Point, N.C.
During his stint in Korea, where he was stationed from Oct. 1951- Sept. 1952, he was awarded a one week trip to Japan for his work as a company wireman for Dog Easy Fox Co. in the Second Battalion, First Marines.
Early in the morning of August 13, 1952, at around 2:00 a.m., Frank was wounded while working to repair a wire. His mission in Korea earned him a purple heart, later followed by an honorable discharge and good conduct medal when his time in the Marines came to an end.
Frank went on to raise a loving family with four children in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. He did the best he could for his family, with what he had. It wasn’t until 2006, that Frank started receiving benefits for his time served.
Zach Asman, USAF Vet – Assistant Director of Veteran’s Services at ViaQuest, got word of Frank’s story and immediately reached out to him. After the two of them connected, Zach used the resources and connections of ViaQuest Veteran Services to help Frank receive a $6,000 check from the VA. In addition, he will receive a $500 check every month, for life.
“The pension certainly helps with just necessitates of life,” said Frank. “We can now enjoy a few of the nice things in life. There’s no longer that pressure. We had four children. They no longer live with us, but we help them in any way we can; birthdays, anniversaries, and Christmas.”
This man, who risked his life to serve and protect didn’t feel as if he was owed anything – but rather grateful to receive something he rightfully deserves. Stories like this, make us proud to be Americans.
Being a veteran-owned and operated business, ViaQuest truly understands the unique needs of veterans, reservists, and their families. A VA-licensed, social services and healthcare provider with a highly specialized team who works hard to take care of those, who take care of us, by providing the following services to veterans, reservists, and military family:
- Home Health Services
- Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions (TBI, PTSD, Depression)
- Employment Services
- Nursing Services
- Residential Services
- Day Services
- Hospice Services
“I didn’t start receiving VA benefits until 2006,” said Frank. “I wish someone had put me in touch with an organization like ViaQuest so that I could have gotten benefits sooner. It certainly changed my life. It means so much to have the assistance of an organization like ViaQuest. They have the answers and know who to contact and where to go.”
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