GRAILING C.
Grailing is a disabled Vietnam Era Veteran with injuries received while on active duty in the United States Air Force. He enlisted and served in the Air Force from May 17, 1973, to September 30, 1983 as an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic. Additionally, he spent years crewing B-52D,G, and H models, KC-135A, and RC-135. Grailing’s primary injuries occurred while in the Strategic Air Command (SAC) at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in a Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance (CAM) Squadron. He is not the only member of his family to protect our country, in fact his family has served this country well for generations. His great Aunt was a spy for the Union Army in the Civil War; two great, great Uncles drove mules for Union Army in the Civil War. His Great Uncle served in WWII as a Harlem Hell Raiser and his two Grandfathers, served in WWII. In addition, his Uncle served in the Korean War, and his cousin lost his life was serving in Vietnam. After leaving the USAF in September 30, 1983, Grailing continued in the aviation maintenance field and earned an A&P Mechanic License, working at Colgan Airways, Manassas, VA for owner, Senator Charles Colgan Sr., at Presidential Air for owner Harold “Hap” Pareti at Dulles International Airport and Messier Services America in Sterling, VA. Grailing suffers from several military disabilities, including but not limited to: spinal fusion including degenerative arthritis of the spine, and lumbosacral strain with Spinal Fusion; painful lumbar spine surgical scars; painful lumbar spine and lower abdomen surgical scars; right hip osteoarthritis, right hip osteoarthritis (impairment); radiculopathy left lower extremity; radiculopathy, right lower extremity; and tinnitus. He also suffers from major depression.
Grailing and his family have lived in their home since 1986 and in 1988 their roof was replaced. Since then, trees have severely overgrown the residence and moss is growing on the roof. The rear of the roof is in severe need of repair and the gutters will need replacement as they are currently rotting off. Please consider Grailing in your selection for the Beacon of Hope.
