The City of Florence is raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention.
This month, the city collaborated with Florence Christian Church to conduct the 11-day ceremony, “The Witness Tree.” The program started on Nov. 1 and the final ceremony took place Nov. 11 at 8 a.m. at the Florence Government Center Campus. The city holds the Veterans Day Awareness Program annually to bring attention to veteran suicide and mental illness.
It is estimated that 22 veterans commit suicide in America each day. At the Witness Tree Program, this is memorialized when the city places 22 dog tags on a tree. This is accompanied by reflections from attendees.
Other local Veterans Day programs include the Northern Kentucky Young Marines’ fundraiser for disabled veterans and an in Walton, a Veterans Day event followed by a Veterans Lunch at the Walton Senior Center.
