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Father and son share Marine puzzle after Iraq injuries
In Moorpark California David R Franco and his son David W Franco both carry traumatic brain injuries from IED blasts in Iraq. The two Marines rely on each other for support as they cope with memory lapses mood swings and sleepless nights. Adriana the family matriarch describes the strain yet notes the brothers’ bond keeps them going. The elder Franco deployed on Gen James Amos selected Red Cell teams. Junior now in the reserves faces dizzy spells back pain and anger while planning his son’s Marine future.
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Moorpark
Calif
Marine Corps
David R. Franco
David W. Franco
Iraq
Franco
James Amos
U.S
Amos
Afghanistan
Adriana
Los Lonely Boys
Fallujah
Junior
Marines
March Air Reserve Base
Riverside County
Randy
Caden
World Trade Center
Ground Zero
al- Asad
Amanda