McClain Cadet Corps holds two silent watches for veteran suicide awareness
Lead Summary
By
Kenton Teeters and Eddie Adkins-
The McClain Cadet Corps held two silent watches at the Highland County Courthouse in Hillsboro the mornings of Sept. 14 and 22 to raise awareness about veteran suicides.
The Corps stood at attention near a casket with a U.S. flag spread across it to send their message. Master Sergeant John Wilson, MHS’s Corps instructor, said that the second date was significant.
“The event (took) place on the 22nd for a specific reason,” he said. “There are approximately 22 veteran suicides a day.”
Wilson said that he feels it is important for the McClain Cadet Corps to help bring awareness to the community.
“The reason awareness is important is because we as a society are not yet equipped to handle the unique challenges veterans face when they attempt to rejoin the mainstream populous after serving,” he said. “More research and resources are needed to help veterans cope with this problem.”
For those who need to seek immediate help, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255.
The Corps stood at attention near a casket with a U.S. flag spread across it to send their message. Master Sergeant John Wilson, MHS’s Corps instructor, said that the second date was significant.
“The event (took) place on the 22nd for a specific reason,” he said. “There are approximately 22 veteran suicides a day.”
Wilson said that he feels it is important for the McClain Cadet Corps to help bring awareness to the community.
“The reason awareness is important is because we as a society are not yet equipped to handle the unique challenges veterans face when they attempt to rejoin the mainstream populous after serving,” he said. “More research and resources are needed to help veterans cope with this problem.”
For those who need to seek immediate help, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255.