Harrison News-Herald 9/11/21

You may have seen Dirk Harkins, a local veteran, on one of his long weekend walks around the county. This picture was taken along Route 151 between Jewett and Scio, but he travels different roads each time. Accompanied by Doug Satterfield for the first time, Harkins carried his 22-pound rucksack in honor of the 22 veterans who commit suicide each day. In his rucksack are all the essential tools needed for combat and an American flag—the one he flew in Iraq and carried on all of his missions. To Harkins, the rucksack represents the burden of life each person carries, and he noted that, “When you are struggling, I’m here to help you carry the load.”

Harkins orchestrates treatment for PTSD, anxiety, mood, and focus for veterans and first responders at the Sheriff’s Office in Harrison County. This cutting edge technology is free in Ohio and seems to be garnering overwhelmingly positive results.

Call 740-491-7125 for treatment inquiry.