EBAA Veterans: Wayne Dietz
“Eye banking may not be as dramatic as working with organs, but people are able to SEE. So many take sight for granted. It makes a profound difference in people’s lives, and therefore the job is very rewarding.”
EBAA Veterans: Patrick Gore
Patrick finds that eye banking has a lot in common with military service. “A lot of the same elements are there – the teamwork, discipline. It’s mission-driven, completing service to others, for a greater good.”
EBAA Veterans: Paul LaBarre
Paul’s military background and training help him keep a positive attitude, embrace teamwork, and always represent the organization well. He says that sometimes his Naval background comes up in conversation, while his haircut, or his passion for organizational efficiency sometimes tips people off that he has served.
EBAA Veterans: William “Drew” Timmons, RN, CTBS
Today, Drew still thinks back on his military experience fondly. “Being in the military forces you out of your isolated communities and opens your eyes to the world. You owe it to your country to serve—everyone should commit two years to service, whether it be military, or the Peace Corps, or something similar.”
