The national commander of the American Legion, Clarence E. Hill, on Friday put this message on the social networking site, Twitter:

"On the flight home, finished reading "These Scars Are Sacred" by Elliott Storm-most powerful book I've read about Vietnam experience & PTSD."

This honorable statement from a very high ranking individual, contains sentiment that has grown far and wide in recent years.

Storm, a Milford resident and 100 percent disabled Vietnam combat veteran, wrote the novel several years ago and since then has logged more than 10,000 miles travelling and meeting veterans nationwide to share his experiences with PTSD and spread a healing message. More than 25,000 books have been sold.

The message will be shared locally, at an event during which he and his "Vet Pack" will give his Power Point presentation for the first time in this area.

The event begins at 4 p.m. May 11 at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant on Saw Mill Road in West Haven. The event also is a fundraiser for American Legion District 2 and American Legion Post 10.

In addition to Storm's presentation about PTSD, the event will include the American Legion of Seymour flag team posting the colors and many others speakers who will address veterans' issues.

Weatherman Gil Simmons and former Miss Connecticut Heidi Voight will act as emcees.