Posted on Jun 22, 2018
RIDE22 - Restore Hope - Victory for Veterans Poker Run 23 and 30 June 2018
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RIDE for 22
We RIDE for the 22 to raise funds and RESTORE HOPE among our Veterans!
The Mission is to serve Veterans in need; beginning with saving lives! ... ONE veteran at a time!
On June 23 (Allegany) and 30 June 2018 (all other locations) our miles count to fight against suicide!
Check out the locations of our RIDE22 and come ride with us taking a stand for our Veterans; men and women of honor.
Thank you for joining us on this historic, 1st annual RIDE all across the great USA!
Remember...
"They fought for our freedom, let's fight for theirs!"
Register online today: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/ride22
Where do my donations go?
Your generous contributions goes to our Employment Initiatives: our IT Apprenticeship designed to get Veterans in HIGHER paying Careers, vs. just a job!
VFV and AMVETS both understand that Employment, or the lack thereof, accounts for up to 20% of the suicides among Veterans!
Thank you for your help in reducing this epidemic of caos and RESTORING HOPE for our Veterans!
LOCATIONS
Castle Rock, CO
Washington, DC
Dyer, IN
Dodge City, KS
Augusta, ME
Allegany, NY (tomorrow 23 June 2018)
Cleveland, TN
Knoxville, TN
San Antonio, TX
Casper, WY
We RIDE for the 22 to raise funds and RESTORE HOPE among our Veterans!
The Mission is to serve Veterans in need; beginning with saving lives! ... ONE veteran at a time!
On June 23 (Allegany) and 30 June 2018 (all other locations) our miles count to fight against suicide!
Check out the locations of our RIDE22 and come ride with us taking a stand for our Veterans; men and women of honor.
Thank you for joining us on this historic, 1st annual RIDE all across the great USA!
Remember...
"They fought for our freedom, let's fight for theirs!"
Register online today: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/ride22
Where do my donations go?
Your generous contributions goes to our Employment Initiatives: our IT Apprenticeship designed to get Veterans in HIGHER paying Careers, vs. just a job!
VFV and AMVETS both understand that Employment, or the lack thereof, accounts for up to 20% of the suicides among Veterans!
Thank you for your help in reducing this epidemic of caos and RESTORING HOPE for our Veterans!
LOCATIONS
Castle Rock, CO
Washington, DC
Dyer, IN
Dodge City, KS
Augusta, ME
Allegany, NY (tomorrow 23 June 2018)
Cleveland, TN
Knoxville, TN
San Antonio, TX
Casper, WY
Victory for Veterans (VFV)
Motorcycles
Suicide
Casper
Castle Rock
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Victory For Veterans Mission is to serve Veterans in need. Our Vision is: Absolute Zero... Zero Suicides... Zero Homeless... Zero Jobless... Zero Abandoned. Please help us and take a stand with us to fight for these men and women who gave for our freedom!This event: BIKE22 is a 22 mile or 22 km bicycle ride in 90 cities across the country beginning July 2, 2017 - Aug 25, 2018. 22 represents the daily number of Veterans taking their lives. This...
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
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MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy
Thanks for the mentionotif Lt Col Charlie Brown. Defensor Fortis!
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Spot on COL Mikel J. Burroughs - let's pass this on:
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SSgt Christopher Brose Maj William W. 'Bill' Price SM Sgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas Cynthia Croft SrA Christopher Wright LTC Stephen F. PO2 Richard C. MSG Tom Earley Alan K. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SFC William Farrell LTC (Join to see) SSgt Robert Marx PO1 Tony Holland Maj Marty Hogan SCPO Morris Ramsey SPC Douglas Bolton Lt Col Charlie Brown Sgt Randy Wilber
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Good day my friend COL Mikel J. Burroughs and thank you for reminding us that overarching goals for RIDE for the 22 are:
1. Restoring hope to suicidal veterans
2. raising funds to support goal 1.
I realize it is too late for renaming the RIDE 22. I am thankful that according to the VA study from 2005 to 2015 the mean is actually 20 per day.
All efforts to increase hope and reduce severe depression and hopelessness are rooted in healthy relationships.
Disclaimer: I have been severely depressed and at time suicidal since the early 1990s. It is only by the grace of God that did not commit suicide. My relations with God is personal and the most important in my life.
1. Restoring hope to suicidal veterans
2. raising funds to support goal 1.
I realize it is too late for renaming the RIDE 22. I am thankful that according to the VA study from 2005 to 2015 the mean is actually 20 per day.
All efforts to increase hope and reduce severe depression and hopelessness are rooted in healthy relationships.
Disclaimer: I have been severely depressed and at time suicidal since the early 1990s. It is only by the grace of God that did not commit suicide. My relations with God is personal and the most important in my life.
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LTC Stephen F.
As a trained and experienced ORSA I am very familiar with study methodology, my friendCOL Mikel J. Burroughs. The VA study was as comprehensive as the census and had the advantage that all veterans have DD214's are traceable [exception is MIA].
1. Many supposed suicides are accidental drug overdoses.
2. Some murders are disguised as suicide
3. That study may have missed suicides; but, it was the most comprehensive study on the matter - looking at veterans by war served in and other demographic statistics.
Only God knows how many actually committed suicide, versus being murdered. I know at least one veteran who was murdered and listed as drug overdose.
Bottom line. If the number of veteran suicides is stable, all the efforts of RIDE 22 are pointless as well as all other similar efforts.
I have known far too many successful suicides. Funding and awareness did not help any of those from killing themselves.
The best hope for treatment of depression is relationship. I hope and pray that hope will be restored in those veterans devoid of hope that have nobody they can trust.
My mother-in-laws phone number is [login to see] .
1. Many supposed suicides are accidental drug overdoses.
2. Some murders are disguised as suicide
3. That study may have missed suicides; but, it was the most comprehensive study on the matter - looking at veterans by war served in and other demographic statistics.
Only God knows how many actually committed suicide, versus being murdered. I know at least one veteran who was murdered and listed as drug overdose.
Bottom line. If the number of veteran suicides is stable, all the efforts of RIDE 22 are pointless as well as all other similar efforts.
I have known far too many successful suicides. Funding and awareness did not help any of those from killing themselves.
The best hope for treatment of depression is relationship. I hope and pray that hope will be restored in those veterans devoid of hope that have nobody they can trust.
My mother-in-laws phone number is [login to see] .
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
LTC Stephen F. - At Victory for Veterans we feel that Heath (medically and spiritually), employment (financial and transitional), Shelter, and Relationships (Family, spouse, friends, etc.) are the keys to reducing suicides among our service members and veterans. That is where are funding is going 90% of every dollar collected goes back to veterans and to help them. I understand suicide as well Stephen (first-hand) with the loss of soldiers dying under my commend from suicide and my father-in-law. I'm not saying the study was bad (very good study), but I feel in my heart, body, and soul it hasn't capture the true essence of all those we've lost. I believe we're in agreement that every effort should be made to emphasis the importance of relatiosnhip with God, family, healthcare, employment, solid transition, shelter, and purpose are critical.
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LTC Stephen F.
Well said my friend COL Mikel J. Burroughs . By definition a legitimate study is focused on what be measured. Individuals feel loss and only God knows the depth and true extent of that loss.
HE permits sorrowful events and desires that we become more compassionate and less bitter. We can help the living as best we can.
Thanks for all you do, my friend.
HE permits sorrowful events and desires that we become more compassionate and less bitter. We can help the living as best we can.
Thanks for all you do, my friend.
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