This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. For the Veteran Crisis Line, press 1, text 838255 or chat online. For information on resources available to Kentucky veterans, visit this site. Donnie Distler, a 21-year Navy veteran who lives in […]
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‘You’re not alone’: NKY service providers unite to raise awareness of veteran suicide
NKY social service organizations are coming together to raise awareness about veteran suicide and provide resources to veterans and their families, with speakers sharing their personal experiences and advocating for suicide awareness and connection.
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Florence Witness Tree event works to raise veteran suicide awareness
In the days leading up to Veterans Day, the City of Florence is partnering with a local church to raise veteran suicide awareness. The city has joined Florence Christian Church to conduct a Witness Tree ceremony at the Boone County Veterans Memorial on the Florence City Government Center campus. The 11-day, 15-minute ceremony starts daily […]
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Tower Park Flag Display Represents Veteran Suicides
A flag display in Tower Park will remain for three weeks to honor veterans and soldiers who have committed suicide. It is estimated that there are 660 veteran suicides per month. FTM file. A U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs study has estimated that roughly 22 veterans or soldiers commit suicide a day. In 30 days, […]