Brian Lauer, Veteran and 22 Strong President:

To the Constituents of the 18th Kentucky State Representative District,

Good day to you all. I'm Brian Lauer, President of 22 Strong, a 501c4 veteran advocacy group here in Kentucky. I have personally spoken with Donielle about a number of issues which are important to veterans, young and old alike, and she is deeply passionate on supporting each count. These issues are those that affect veterans the most: Suicide prevention, providing a means for homeless veterans to have available shelter, and medicinal cannabis legislation that allows veterans as well as others in Kentucky to have a safe and natural alternative to pharmaceuticals. Don't let partisan politics get in the way of making the right choice. Go with the candidate who will be a voice for our veterans in Frankfort. If you are in the 18th District, I strongly encourage you to vote for Donielle. When it comes to what is best for the people, we need to look at the individual, not the letter that follows their name. I can assure you that Donielle is an individual of character and having her in Frankfort will be an avenue to a better Kentucky for our veterans and everyone else.

Thank you.

Chanese A. Latimer, Army Veteran:

Dr. Lovell, now known to me as Donielle, is someone who I will consider a lifelong associate and friend. I will always admire her, because of the impact she has had on my life in such a short amount of time and still to this day. I completed my Army contract in November 2015 and went back and forth with myself about whether or not I even had the passion to continue on with my college education. As a military veteran I knew the GI Bill was something I earned and should not pass up...but with the curve balls life was throwing at me, I contemplated just putting it off. Long story short, I enrolled as a junior at the Western Kentucky University regional campus in Elizabethtown. I went in doubting myself and asking what I would do with my degree, if and when I graduated. School began and in the first class I sat through that Donielle taught, you could just feel the passion towards her students and her love for the community radiating from her. Not only did that give me the push to finish but also the push to believe in myself. Her undeniable selflessness and willingness to help the people she teaches does not stop once we leave her classroom or WKU. Her stories and goals towards how she believes the world should be is one that many will say they want, but will not work and fight for.

Michelle Kist, Gold Star Widow:

Behind the scenes, without a photographer, no reporters hanging on her every word, in classes every day Donielle Lovell talks about her father and about what it’s like to help someone you love navigate the confusing, and often frustrating world of VA. Her every day queries into how we are and how could shehelp, whether by making phone calls or advocating for her students who also happen to be veterans and veterans’ families…none of that is publicized.

During my first semester in her class, I shared something about my first husband passing away while on active duty and some healthcare issues. After class she shared some information regarding the VA and some numbers for contacts she had. I was able to get my issue taken care of and get insurance again.

She generates an atmosphere for those around her of acceptance, encouragement and support of not just the task at hand, but the desire to see you succeed beyond what you thought you could.