David Mushing is a Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Veteran. He is well known in the Veteran community for his long-standing support, guidance and willingness to share his expertise about Veterans Affairs Canada applications and procedures, Canadian Armed Forces medical release matters, and general information of importance to Veterans. He primarily offers this assistance as part of a team of subject matter experts through various Facebook groups that have a significant number of Veteran followers. Veterans come to him seeking help and his well-researched, accurate and timely advice.
He is described by supporters as being compassionate, selfless, with an unwavering commitment to helping others.
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I thought that I understood the matrix of Veterans Affairs. But things had changed a little bit since the last time I needed Veterans services. And so I found a couple of places on Facebook, and this name kept popping up as someone making comments, and it was Dave Mushing.
And I thought: “Wow, he isn't just sending people to Google. He is giving really detailed explanations.” And over the next couple of years, it continued to be quite a volume of work that he had done. So I thought, you know, these are the quiet people in the background that are making a difference. Had made a difference in my life and made a difference in other Veterans and families lives.
When I think of the hundreds, maybe even more, of hours that he has spent as a volunteer, helping and recognizing people that he has never met. So David has had an impact by giving them access to answers. There are no quick, easy solutions to the needs of Veterans.
Thank you, Mr. Mushing, for your knowledge, honesty, and unwavering dedication to helping others. You're helping Veterans make informed choices. You always give great advice. David, this is just a small thank you, multiplied by a thousand and more of the Veterans that you have given peace and grace and information to, and we are just so grateful. Thank you so much.