About Us
10-14-08
This site has been created in honor of those soldiers who have given their lives in service of our Country
and for those who are currently suffering from leukemia or other cancers that are related to their service.
This site was started in August 2006 when my step-son, Matthew Bumpus, was diagnosed with Acute
Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) which his doctors linked to chromosome damage due to radiation/chemical
exposure. Matt had never, to his knowledge, been exposed to radiation. He had, however, served in Iraq,
in heavy combat. He had been home for a year and a half before the AML struck. After a valiant battle with
his Leukemia, Matt died on Sunday morning, August 3rd at Sutter Roseville Hospital in California,
surrounded by family and friends. Memorial donations can be sent to Lisa Bumpus at 1000 Sunrise
Avenue, Suite 9B, Box 411, Roseville, CA 95661.
As I researched this I came across information of other veterans who had also contracted AML and/or
other cancers after being home for a year or two. It is with great sorrow, I tell you that the majority of
these soldiers did not survive their battle with leukemia/cancer. It is with great shame that I share with you
that the V.A. did not even assist their families with their burials or give these soldiers the honor they were
due.
The V.A. has recently re-opened Matt's case - largely due to political and public pressure. We believe that
they incorrectly denied Matt's case and many others, for further information see the page "VA Appeal".
We are in the process of creating a non-profit, educational foundation. The purpose of the foundation will
be to educate and assist active service members, veterans and their families who may have
chemical/radiation exposure after their service in Iraq. The foundation will also focus on promoting the
importance of the Gulf War Exam. The foundation will be named "Operation Matt Bumpus" in memory of
Matt and other veterans who have given their lives in service to their country, after chemical/radiation
exposure and ensuing leukemia/cancer.
The majority of the veterans we are hearing from that have had exposure and then developed
leukemia/cancer and are all getting the same denials from the Veterans Administration. The V.A. is
denying these men and women stating that their illnesses are not connected to their time of service as it
did not manifest within one year of their last date of service. Some of the veterans we are in contact with
are in active service and the V.A. is still denying a service connection.
I hope you will read the pages dedicated to these veterans & those who served in Iraq in law enforcement
and that they will inspire you to become involved in this issue.
Thank you,
Laura Bumpus
Treewoman911@aol.com
iraqradiation.com
Operation Matt Bumpus
This site has been created in honor of those soldiers who have given their lives in service of our Country
and for those who are currently suffering from leukemia or other cancers that are related to their service.
This site was started in August 2006 when my step-son, Matthew Bumpus, was diagnosed with Acute
Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) which his doctors linked to chromosome damage due to radiation/chemical
exposure. Matt had never, to his knowledge, been exposed to radiation. He had, however, served in Iraq,
in heavy combat. He had been home for a year and a half before the AML struck. After a valiant battle with
his Leukemia, Matt died on Sunday morning, August 3rd at Sutter Roseville Hospital in California,
surrounded by family and friends. Memorial donations can be sent to Lisa Bumpus at 1000 Sunrise
Avenue, Suite 9B, Box 411, Roseville, CA 95661.
As I researched this I came across information of other veterans who had also contracted AML and/or
other cancers after being home for a year or two. It is with great sorrow, I tell you that the majority of
these soldiers did not survive their battle with leukemia/cancer. It is with great shame that I share with you
that the V.A. did not even assist their families with their burials or give these soldiers the honor they were
due.
The V.A. has recently re-opened Matt's case - largely due to political and public pressure. We believe that
they incorrectly denied Matt's case and many others, for further information see the page "VA Appeal".
We are in the process of creating a non-profit, educational foundation. The purpose of the foundation will
be to educate and assist active service members, veterans and their families who may have
chemical/radiation exposure after their service in Iraq. The foundation will also focus on promoting the
importance of the Gulf War Exam. The foundation will be named "Operation Matt Bumpus" in memory of
Matt and other veterans who have given their lives in service to their country, after chemical/radiation
exposure and ensuing leukemia/cancer.
The majority of the veterans we are hearing from that have had exposure and then developed
leukemia/cancer and are all getting the same denials from the Veterans Administration. The V.A. is
denying these men and women stating that their illnesses are not connected to their time of service as it
did not manifest within one year of their last date of service. Some of the veterans we are in contact with
are in active service and the V.A. is still denying a service connection.
I hope you will read the pages dedicated to these veterans & those who served in Iraq in law enforcement
and that they will inspire you to become involved in this issue.
Thank you,
Laura Bumpus
Treewoman911@aol.com
iraqradiation.com
Operation Matt Bumpus
Radiation Exposure to Our Iraq Vets &
Ensuing Leukemia/Cancer
Ensuing Leukemia/Cancer
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