Posted on Dec 31, 2015
Suicide Claims 14th Marine From a Unit Battered by Loss
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On average 22 veterans a day committ suicide; Sergeants, check on your Battle Buddies past and present. Alienation and loneliness is doing more damage to us than our enemies ever could. There is a sickness out there and your loyalty might be the cure.
Suicide Claims 14th Marine From a Unit Battered by Loss
Posted from nytimes.com
11B: Infantryman
12B: Combat Engineer
31B: Military Police
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Posted 9 y ago
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I saw this article when it first ran in the NY Times. I shared it with my brothers, and we were all stunned. I try to talk with my brothers and sisters a lot, I don't know what else to do. Lost a couple of buddies because of suicide.
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That's all you can do. Stay available and check in frequently. A kind word, a good laugh, and sharing in an old story can be a strong hold for someone riding the edge.
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