Marty Weber and his longtime partner Jeff Poissant shared a lot of things in common. They owned a business together, loved spending time in nature, and both served in the US Army.
And, most importantly, they loved each other a lot.
Sadly, Poissant passed away several years ago after a battle with cancer and Weber wanted to honor their 30-year relationship that was filled with amazing moments.
He decided this to be something in honor and support of all military vets.
Weber Donates 36 Acres of Land to Be Used as a Military Vet Rehab Center
Weber donated 36 acres of his rural land bordering the Pinelands National Preserve in Jersey.
This land will be used to build a facility that will serve as a rehab and retreat center for vets dealing with mental disease and addiction.
Weber himself turned down a $3 million offer for this land and instead donated it. He’ll work closely with two homeless outreach programs, that is, the New Life Addiction Services and Just Believe.
They’ll build an 8000-square-foot facility with a thrift store and a sober living residence, as well as professional treatment, rehab, and vocational training.
All of this healing will happen in a serene and wooded surrounding. According to Just Believe director Paul Hulse, working on the rehabilitation of veterans will be essential. Bringing them back into society and offering solutions to their needs is pivotal and what their main focus will be.
Weber also signed a letter of intent about the land on which the Jeff’s Camp be built. The event was attended by the congressman and several others.
The facility will be named ‘Jeff’s Camp’.
The Love Story of Weber and Poissant
Poissant and Weber met back in the 80s when they were in the US Army and stationed in Germany. Afterwards, they became business partners and very good friends.
For three decades, they were sharing so many moments until Poissant died four years ago from bladder cancer at the age of 56.
Weber said that he wasn’t aware that men attracted him. When they met, they fell in love right away.
Weber said Poissant knew this right away whereas he needed some time.
Weber who had a daughter with a woman at the age of 17 and now his granddaughter is in college said of his relationship with Poissant that they were like two peas in a pod.
Poissant worked as a helicopter crew chief and he drove trucks.
When their time in the Army ended, the couple purchased a house on Route 72 where Weber still resides. Then, they also bought a larger adjacent property.
Although they had a civil union, the two never got married officially.
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