Your opinion on memorial ceremonies for Servicemembers who suicided?

It's only right and just to salute the SM, not the manner of their death. Some people have demons that others can't even begin to comprehend which may be related to but not a reflection of their service to the nation.

Only caveat might be, based on circumstances, taking innocent lives then suiciding. Nothing honorable there.

I will be the first to tell you I have no problem. So let all the debate begin. If someone is suffering and thoughts drive consequences, emotions: what you feel, reactions: what you do, that doesn't negate or dismiss their service, they are part of a team our US Military. I have been to many memorials for various reasons and I also feel it is a right.

As an Army Chaplain, I've done both.  Bottom Line: My opinion does not matter. Ceremonies, by reg, belong to commanders.  (Which is why they can be mandatory, unlike a "service" which is religious in nature.)  No matter what caused our comrades to fall, be it the enemy within, or outside, their LOVED ONES deserve to see their service (if not their final act) HONORED.  Ceremonies are for the living, not the dead.  That SM's battle buddy needs that service.  That SM's widow needs that service.  That SM's platoon needs an opportunity to say good bye.