Memoirs In The Moment

"Memoirs In The Moment" tells of the daily walk with PTSD, the intersection between service to others and the impact of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the life of one service member who served at Beirut, Lebanon. It represents an honest look at the motivations, thoughts, and perspectives that challenge Mr. Habi daily, and how he has learned to manage his PTSD.

The manuscript plots the trajectory of Mr. Habi's life from birth to the present day, illuminating life before PTSD, and how PTSD has impacted his life (and perspective) post Beirut, Lebanon.

At 6:22 a.m. on 23 October 1983, the United States lost 241 Service members to a terrorist bombing in Beirut, Lebanon. In all, a total of 272 lives were lost as a result of the bombing, impacting countless families across America. (Short ABC News Article)

Service members, their families and loved ones will never forget that day. They live in celebration of the greatness that was witnessed in the face of great tragedy, and they are committed to making sure their stories are never forgotten.