Commander Surface Forces Atlantic, Rear Adm. Peter A. Gumataotao addressed a crowd of more than 5,000 people at the largest suicide prevention event in the nation during the ninth annual Walk Out of Darkness in Virginia Beach, Va., Sept. 6.Gumataotao spoke about the unifying efforts from community leadership, mental health professionals, volunteers and the Hampton Roads military family that makes this area’s Walk Out of Darkness event the largest in the nation. The Walk Out of Darkness events are held throughout the country to raise awareness and to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide, research, education and advocacy. September is suicide prevention month and this year the Navy is promoting the message “Every Sailor, Every Day” to encourage all Sailors, leaders, families and members of the Navy community to strengthen their connections with those around them. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Phil Beaufort/Released)
Date Taken: | 09.06.2014 |
Date Posted: | 09.08.2014 12:31 |
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Location: | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, US |
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