Experts warn that some Independence Day celebrations can trigger PTSD in veterans News 12 Staff Updated on: Jul 03, 2021, 2:47am Independence Day fireworks are an American tradition, but mental health professionals say that holiday revelers should be mindful of their neighbors who served in the Armed Forces, as it could be a source of stress and a reminder of wartime. “They were exploding to our left, they were exploding to our right. You didn’t know when you saw the next rocket ignite, whether it was going to come directly your way,” says Vietnam War veteran Rick Young. Young reflects ...