Military suicide bill passes House
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Kirk Moore | Staff Writer
A legislative amendment setting aside an additional $20 million for preventing suicide among military veterans passed the House of Representatives Thursday night, said co-authors Reps. Rush Holt, D-N.J., and Jon Runyan, R-N.J.
The amendment was attached by a voice vote to the annual military construction bill. If it survives the final stages of the process in the House and Senate, the legislation would allow a major expansion of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ $4.5 program for reaching out to veterans in crisis. Established earlier this year, the VA program is using direct advertising and social media to steer troubled vets to help, including a suicide prevention hotline, 800-273-TALK (8255).
In a joint statement, Holt and Runyan said deaths could be prevented if veterans can find help in time.
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Military suicide bill passes House
I was with John the whole last tour in Iraq . He was one of my best friends that I miss terrible. I loved him like a brother was on every mission with him. John I hope I see you again one day my friend. I still have your paintings you picked out at that bazarre your mom gave them to me and Sgt. Udey. I can't look at them yet I cry but I have them in a safe place one day I'll hang them up on my wall just for you John. I miss you everyday I wish you would have called me just for 2 minutes John. I love you bro will never forget you . You were the best battle buddy I ever had . I pray every night for you that we see each other again love you Sgt John Delaney God and country. PS if you're mom reads this by chance my email is jentesjeff@yahoo.com would be nice to hear from your mom it's been to long.
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