Here is article about a recent AD suicide......this young man had full access to a myriad of resources yet failed to reach out. Thoughts?

Beyond doubt we must do everything in our power to prevent suicide. That said, I can say from experience that there are many times when no signs are present beforehand.

In my opinion second guessing a situation can do more harm than good.

We had a team member commit suicide. He was absolutely loved by everyone on our team and his dedication to his craft was immeasurable. His death completely blindsided us, his family members and even his closest friends at home. The signs for suicidal ideations were simply not there. When it comes to suicide, we must stop the blame game. It's not manning, it's not that we don't have enough Wingman CBTs, suicide prevention programs or commander's calls or that we don't frequently check in with our airmen. The act of suicide is by itself an irrational decision and no amount of rational solutions like suicide prevention training nor co-worker concern nor CBTs will stop it. Lastly, we need to normalize depression and mental health in the military: it still stays hidden, it is still a taboo subject for a military culture that habitually tries to assess and fix and check the box. I found it highly ironic that after our team members death, the mental health team encouraged to utilize their services and reassured us that it will not show up in our health record...this is just another subtle message the military offers to hide our deficiencies in shame.

We had one young Iraq war veteran, Tim Lee Anderson,
A troubled veteran who wandered around in daze for many months and sought help, walked into the Minnesota State University Mankato Library, a block from my Minnesota State Place. He ascended to the second floor and pulled out a pistol and as police approached to talk to him he committed suicide.

http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_27456461/mankato-state-universty-student-who-shot-himself-was

I believe he WAS receiving what help was available.