How do we as a community help our brothers and sisters in the fight against suicide?

SSG Ray Strenkowski, have awareness of the possible suicide triggers. Make sure that you are truly available for your Soldiers, peers and friends. Always pay attention to personalities and see if you can pick up on changes that might lead to suicide.

If you suspect or hear of someone talking about suicide take it seriously. Don't ignore your gut feeling on these matters. Shed light on it. Here is a link for how to help someone who is suicidal. http://www.izito.com/c?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.helpguide.org%2Farticles%2Fsuicide-prevention%2Fsuicide-prevention-helping-someone-who-is-suicidal.htm

Tell them where or who to see when they feel weakest, and there is hope for a better life. In the darkness will be a little light, but they have to look for it. As they get nearer it becomes brighter.