 Katie says she knew she made the right decision when she saw her children smile despite all of the tears. Janice Dean, Fox News. Sergeant Alberto Velasco faced an uncertain future after serving his country. At the age of 27, I was involved in a motor vehicle accident. I have two kids and a wife to support. They don't know where to turn. I was going through a really bad phase in my life. Mentally and physically, I was just done. I don't know where I would be without Paralyzed Veterans.