Essay: Incarcerated veteran hoped enlisting in the Marines as a young man would be an escape from street life, but his trauma only grew worse.
Donald Edge
Donald Edge served in the United States Marines from 1975 to 1979 and was honorably discharged. Although he faced enormous trials and made mistakes, he also planted seeds of human kindness while placing principles above personalities. He desires to inspire and encourage others, make positive contributions, and embrace resilience. He is a 2024 War Horse fellow.
