- July 3, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – A San Diego veteran went from receiving a Purple Heart while serving, to receiving felony charges after he got out of the military. Now, he’s turning his life around through a newfound passion.
Daniel Lopez joined the Marines in 2003. In his 12 years of service, he completed three tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. During his first tour, a roadside bomb went off and he was hit with flying shrapnel and gravel, ultimately earning him a Purple Heart.
He said when he got out of the military, he hit rock bottom.
“Straight up what it was, it was PTSD. I was going through depression, anger, I was freaking out,” said Lopez.
From the PTSD to felony charges to addiction issues, Daniel needed help.
He ended up turning to multiple San Diego agencies and military groups who helped get him back on his feet. Through these groups, he was introduced to caring for and training dogs, and realized this is his passion.
Five years ago, he started his own…
