Veterans, Society and Suicide | RealClearDefense

A sad fact that our group faces. While it does appear that mental health benefits are getting a good ramp up for military members/vets, we all know of someone that could not stave off their demons and opted to pass along their pain and anguish to their family.

"Each single day in America, as men and women go to and from work, pick up the kids, walk dogs, down a beer and prepare for the next day, about 7,196 other Americans will die. The majority will succumb to heart disease (1,737); cancer will claim 1,632; and accidents, 401; Alzheimer’s disease will overcome 303 individuals; and diabetes 218. Notably, 121 Americans will deliberately kill themselves."