We lost another Brother yesterday - When is Enough Enough?

2015-10-29T08:41:37-04:00

WE LOST ANOTHER BROTHER YESTERDAY - WHEN IS ENOUGH ENOUGH?

TAKE A MINUTE TO READ! THIS A CALL FOR HELP!

There have been many articles and discussions written about Suicide and the loss of our brothers and sisters here on RallyPoint, so I'll ask my cohorts (Admins) on RP not to combined to remove this discussion for the sake of another lost veteran to suicide! I can't and won't provide you with the name for the sake of the veteran's family, but that shouldn't make a difference. He is gone and we suffer as a group and as an organization of veterans, no matter why or what the reasons were. May his loss not go in vain!

WE CAN CHANGE THAT RP MEMBERS.

I'm asking you to respond to this discussion by tagging (20) of your connections (Different and New) and then ask them to request they do the same.

I want to reach as many veterans on RP as possible that have PTSD, TBI, or they are severely disabled and get them help though this program.

Attention! Calling on Active Duty Soldiers & Families; Veterans & Families Suffering from PTSD, TBI, or severe disabilities to Participate in an Excellent Virtual Program in 3D Interactive Mode!

How to get involved or get help

We need to roll out our programs as soon as possible to help prevent more suicides. We need the following to participate in our Pilot Program:

1. Active Duty families that will participate in our Residential Community Virtual environment. Here, the Active Duty Spouse can meet with his/her family at predetermined times to spend consistent, quality time with their families. Utilizing virtual media computers, they can help their children with homework, take them to an amusement park on go on rides, celebrate birthdays and holidays with family and friends, all without physically moving. We feel very strongly that consistent family interaction in an immersive, interactive virtual environment will decrease PTSD and help with TBI. it is confidential and on your own time. You can come in anonymously!

2. Veterans with PTSD, TBI, or severe disabilities to have access to supportive Community services to demonstrate how the services work and the associated benefits.

3. Military spouses or Caregivers that are needed for volunteer work to start which will result in subcontractor paid work within a few months. We mainly need a lot of administrative help, some IT, a Videographer, and a Web designer.

Please let me know if you'd like to see a live demo to to experience what we know and have proven is a solution to decrease Veteran PTSD and TBI suicides, provide training and remote work for paralyzed veterans, and host a Community of services available 24/7 for support and encouragement for Active Duty, Veterans and their Families.

No veteran or service member will ever feel alone or isolated again.

If you are interested in the above and would like to attend a demonstration, we are conducting them on Thursday nights at (1900 Hours) 7:00 PM EST.

Please go to this link: (See below Signature Block - savl)

http://www.sponsoravet.life/#!webinar-/dxphe

The newsletter noted below will provide a clear understanding of the program potential with measurable results.

To learn more about our services, please join:
LinkedIn Group: Sponsor A Vet Life
Skype: SAVL GETINVOLVED
Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/x19ep
Website http://www.sponsoravet.life (under construction)

savl

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2015 8:44 AM

2015-10-29T08:44:18-04:00

I heard about one yesterday but it's not the same one as you are referring to here.

Response by SGT William Howell made Oct 29 at 2015 8:54 AM

2015-10-29T08:54:20-04:00

So what can we do as a group? We are a large group of people with tons of resources at our disposal. Can we brainstorm something?

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Oct 29 at 2015 9:03 AM

2015-10-29T09:03:37-04:00

COL Mikel J. Burroughs you have always been on top of this issue. The community is better for having people like you working to cut this number to zero.

Response by SSG Michael Scott made Oct 29 at 2015 9:05 AM

2015-10-29T09:05:06-04:00

I would like to see the video, if possible.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 29 at 2015 9:34 AM

2015-10-29T09:34:52-04:00

When I first read your post my thoughts went immediately to somebody who was on RallyPoint with us COL Mikel J. Burroughs. While I am saddened for the loss of another veteran to suicide I am grateful that in this case it does not seem to be somebody I know - I know far too many who have committed suicide. PO3 Steven Sherrill thanks for the heads up.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Oct 29 at 2015 10:10 AM

2015-10-29T10:10:43-04:00

COL Mikel J. Burroughs this is a tragedy that keeps on building. Stalin's saying that one death is a tragedy, a million a statistic is gross and cold, but it brings across the point - people get numb to hearing about so many deaths after a while, and stop listening. This just makes it harder for people to get the help they need...

Response by PO1 John Miller made Oct 29 at 2015 12:32 PM

2015-10-29T12:32:57-04:00

I have been affected by the "22" myself and have often wondered "Could I have made a difference???"

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 29 at 2015 2:44 PM

2015-10-29T14:44:02-04:00

Sir if you need any free help with the web site please let me know. I'm well versed in all things web - programming, graphics and SEO. I'd love to help out with this endeavor. Thanks for being a champion regarding suicides within our community.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Oct 29 at 2015 3:47 PM

2015-10-29T15:47:33-04:00

This is just a symptom of a bigger, and more dangerous, cultural problem.

We should all do more for our brothers and sisters in...and out...of uniform. Let me know what I can do to help. Not seeing the link you referenced above.

Response by PO2 Robert Cuminale made Oct 31 at 2015 9:50 AM

2015-10-31T09:50:25-04:00

PTSD has always been around. Whether it's called Battle Fatigue, Shell Shock or whatever it is a part of serving in war time.
My wife's uncle was a belly gunner in WW2 and returned with severe mental issues. With VA care he was able to live a fairly normal life and even had a job with the Post Office. He never married.
I think there may have been a lot more support back then because there were so many veterans. Almost 12 million people served during that war and a few million more during the Korean actions, Today veterans don't even make up 1% of the population. Every election there are fewer veterans in Congress and when did we have a veteran as president last who actually served? (I don't count GW Bush because it was used as a get out of trouble card.) In spite of the sympathy shown by the civilians there is a certain detachment from us. There is also contempt. Too many think military service is beneath their dignity. Others think we are a bunch of ineducable morons. I heard this from the mouth of my own son. Northerners like to blame the Conservative politics of those of us in the South and West. ROTC is practically dead in the Northeast.
I don't buy all the sympathy and meal buying. I detest being thanked for my service. It all seems contrived and fake. For some it is guilt.
I'm not too impressed with VA. I don't use it because I've always had health insurance and still do now with Medicare and Medigap policies. Let the VA take care of those who have a real need.
Are our present day warriors being as well cared for as were our WW2 veterans? It doesn't seem so.

Response by LTC Stephen Kubiszewski made Nov 1 at 2015 12:27 PM

2015-11-01T12:27:47-05:00

Foreign policy and military actions continue to have a significant impact on those who serve

Boots? in Syria:

There comes a time when I have to draw out the BS card to strongly suggest that something is and continues to be a serious problem and national mindset.

This is a way of government policy which has existed for many decades, different administrations and partisan politics.
The other end of the spear: the tooth - to- tail ratio in Modern Military Operations

http://www.cgsc.edu/carl/download/csipubs/mcgrath_op23.pdf

********

Jon Soltz: Please, White House, Call It Combat in Iraq and Syria

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jon-soltz/-please-white-house-call_b_8435778.html

Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Dec 8 at 2015 4:04 PM

2015-12-08T16:04:17-05:00

Response by SSG Leo Bell made Dec 9 at 2015 3:48 AM

2015-12-09T03:48:31-05:00

This is another sad day. I'm lost for words right now. I just asked can we keep this veterans family in our prayers please.