AdvertisementAfter Years Of Struggle, Veteran Chooses To End His LifeApril 07, 2013Frank MorrisfacebookEmailTomas Young was paralyzed from the chest down during his deployment to Iraq. Since then, his health has only deteriorated. He has decided to refuse care and end his life, and his wife, Claudia Cuellar, says she respects his wishes. (Frank Morris for NPR)