22 veterans take their own lives every day.
If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention!

Bigtime Publicity!

The movie-turned-movement, it's theme song, and its director are getting lots of press, including feature articles in U.S. Veterans Magazine and the Times-Union  newspaper in Albany, NY. Keep up with what the news media are saying about Why Can't We Serve by visiting the Media Coverage page.

Theme Song from the Movie Now Available!

 “I wrote 'A Veteran’s Anthem' to help all vets focus more on life and living, rather than thinking about death and dying,” Marty Klein says. Now you can purchase and download a high-quality MP3 of the theme song heard over the closing credits of the documentary. The song was performed by Marty and his very talented friends, including John Sebastian of the Lovin' Spoonful. Go to Marty's CD Baby page for the best 99-cent purchase you'll ever make! 

Social Action!

The Why Can't We Serve documentary project has an active presence in social media. Tap into the buzz by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

Veteran Gets Double Exposure

Major Ivan Castro is one of the inspiring veterans featured in the Why Can’t We Serve documentary. He also got media exposure in July 2018 when he ran with the bulls in Spain! Check out this report that aired on CBS This Morning.

Some Thoughts on Memorial Day

An article on the Memorial Day observance in Kingston, NY, in 2015 contains thoughts that are well worth sharing. To read the article, go to this YouTube page and click on "Show More." You'll also hear a recording of an excerpt from the keynote address.

How to Talk to a Veteran

An excellent article by David Barno and Nora Behsahel shares some very valid thoughts on how to show your appreciation when you meet someone who is or was in the armed forces. Their suggestions are worth practicing all the time, not just on Veteran's Day. Take a few moments to read "How to Talk to a Veteran."
As you make your contributions for Giving Tuesday, remember the 22 veterans who take their lives every day. Remember the countless service members who are given no choice but to leave the armed forces when they are wounded and disabled, rather than having the option of serving in noncombat roles and continuing their military careers with dignity. Remember to support policy change by donating to the Why Can't We Serve documentary project. It starts when you click here. 
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires all major businesses and corporations to hire people with disabilities. This applies to most government agencies as well, with one glaring exception—the U.S. military, which is not required to comply with the ADA.

Author, disability activist, and blind Air Force veteran Marty Klein has completed production of a feature-length documentary film called “Why Can’t We Serve.” The goal is to help reduce the number of veteran suicides taking place in our country every day, as well as raise the standard of living for all people with disabilities. 

Explore this website to learn about the need for the documentary. Consider supporting it with a financial contribution and by adding your thoughts to our Comments page.​

November 23, 2019 • 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
​The Why Can't We Serve documentary will be shown as part of the library's Veterans' Art Showcase. The film will be followed by a Q&A panel of veterans including filmmaker Marty Klein. Free and open to the public!

December 12, 2019
Mid-Hudson Police Chiefs Association Quarterly Meeting
Poughkeepsie Grandview Hotel
176 Rinaldi Blvd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
The Why Can't We Serve documentary will be shown to about 75 law enforcement leaders, followed by a Q&A session with filmmaker Marty Klein. 

5 Ways YOU Can Help!


1.  Encourage your local veterans organizations to contact their U.S. senators and representatives, and ask them to support the movement. 

2.  Reach out to national organizations and encourage them to support this movement.

3.  Share on social media any clips or notices about the film and where it is being shown.

4.  Continue to support the movement with a donation to help with distribution.

5.  Reach out to any celebrities who you think may want to get involved.

Marty Klein Interviewed on Public Radio

Marty Klein, left, explains the documentary project to Tom Flanigan at WFSU-FM.
Why Can't We Serve filmmaker Marty Klein was interviewed on March 1, 2019, by Tom Flanigan, program director for news at WFSU-FM, the flagship public radio station in Tallahassee, FL. They talked about a showing of the film and a preliminary event, as well as the reasons behind the project. The report aired several times on the morning of March 5. Check it out on the Media Coverage page.
Tom Flanigan, left, and Marty Klein thank each other for a great interview!