RUCK MARCH & RALLY 2019
AGAINST VETERAN & military SUICIDE
22 to zero
Sgt. Ryan Boyer
July 6, 1990 -January 5, 2019
Describe your image
Your loved one was “killed in action”
by an enemy no one can see
Camouflaged by darkness, alone with memories
Anxiety and triggers
the war still raging on
A battlefield so epic
It’s played out in the mind
So powerful the enemy, its lies ring loud and clear
That life is not worth living, so they must disappear
Four letters name the enemy
Yes PTSD is real!
We mustn’t let it take away more soldiers we hold dear
Suicide brings shame to those who mourn the loss of life
A lie the demons plant with pride
We must stand up and fight
Your, our hero, rests in peace
they’ve served our country true
Our hearts and prayers are with you
We will get you through
So stand with pride this tragic day
and mourn the child you’ve lost
Just know we’re right beside you
fighting for those you lost
We, the military moms and dads, are marching in a line
To fight the fight that took your child,
A war that’s been defined
As parents, we will not give in til every child is free
We’ll fight until the war is won
An end to PTSD
Sue Wackerlin
Military mom
Describe your image
I HEARD RYAN WHISPERING
" PAIN IS WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY "
Carla
Adopt a Soldier marches on against Veteran/military suicide
Our battle plan: Through the years working with Veterans and military members, Adopt a Soldier family has a battle plan in place, Connect, Communicate, Create. Here's how it works:
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Connect military families with "Veteran" military families, Veterans with current enlisted members and those readjusting to civilian life.
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Communicate and educate! We must take the stigma of suicide out of the vocabulary! These are causalities of PTSD. Embracing the loved ones of these heroes who lost their battle with PTSD, allows them to speak out and educate those who have a false sense that they can help on their own.
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Create - creating a network of support before or even IF it's ever needed will create families with a network of support, education and Veterans standing next to them to join the battle with their hero.
Join Adopt a Soldier on our mission, 22 TO NONE! For more information on how to support or get involved e-mail AAS at: adoptasoldierorganization@gmail.com