914 ARW pause for suicide awareness and prevention

914th Air Refueling Wing
Story by Staff Sgt. Tate Pollock

Date: 09.09.2021
Posted: 09.13.2021 13:51
News ID: 405100
Display items at a Suicide Prevention Awareness event

NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION, N.Y. – Members of the 914 Air Refueling Wing are pausing in recognition of Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month.

“Eighteen veterans and two servicemembers, on average, complete suicide every day,” said Joel Smith, 914 ARW Violence Prevention Integrator. “For every awareness month, we try to create awareness events – it’s about getting the message out, reminding people, so that they can take care of each other.”

If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to the Suicide Prevention Hotline, 1-800-273-8255, day or night.