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Honoring Veterans Who Lost Their Lives to Suicide

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com

Honoring Veterans Who Lost Their Lives to Suicide

Today, while walking my dog, we came across a powerful and poignant display of American flags. These flags were placed to remember and honor the veterans in Alabama who have lost their lives to suicide—a sobering reminder of the battles many continue to fight even after returning home. As we walked past each flag, I couldn’t help but think of the countless stories of courage, sacrifice, and the immense burden carried by these heroes.

Veterans have given so much to protect our freedoms, and it’s heartbreaking to know that many struggle in silence. Each flag represents a life lost, a family grieving, and a community mourning the absence of someone who served with honor and bravery. It’s a stark reminder of the importance of supporting mental health resources and spreading awareness about the struggles veterans face.

Organizations like Vets for Hope are doing essential work by providing resources and support to veterans in need. By raising awareness and advocating for these heroes, we can honor their memory and strive to prevent future tragedies.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. Support is available, and you are not alone. Let’s continue to honor our veterans—not just with flags but through action, compassion, and a commitment to make a difference in their lives.

To learn more and get involved, visit Vets for Hope. Together, we can be the hope and support that our veterans deserve. #veterans #suicide #supportourvets #rememberhonorvets

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Laura Sellers

Associate Broker, Realtor, GRI

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 

Preferred Real Estate, Inc.

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Auburn, AL 36830

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Thank you, Laura, for your heartfelt tribute to veterans lost to suicide. I appreciate your powerful message and the call to action for supporting mental health resources, as it’s vital we honor these heroes with both remembrance and tangible support.

Sep 10, 2024 12:54 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Laura- thank you for highlighting this. We have special programs for veterans who have been physically injured in service but too often those whose injuries are not visible can be forgotten. 

Sep 10, 2024 07:58 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Laura,
It is so sad and discouraging to know our vets are struggling to the point of suicide. I pray they will seek the help they need, but many don't.

Sep 11, 2024 03:59 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Another sad thing is that many veterans do not want to reach out for help. So if we know one who is struggling, it's up to us to do the reaching out.

Sep 11, 2024 04:56 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sep 14, 2024 06:16 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

This hits home hard as it was slightly over 30 years ago when my wife lost her Airfirce vet son that way 

 

There is never an explanation and the grief is forever

Sep 15, 2024 06:05 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Laura,

I'm so glad that Kathy Streib featured your post in her Sunday series as I missed it. I loved your heartfelt tribute to veterans lost to suicide.

Sep 15, 2024 08:05 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

I just realized that we have not been following each other, fixed from my end, thanks to Kathy Streib  featuring your post, Endre

Sep 15, 2024 10:12 PM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Thank you, Laura Sellers, for bringing this issue to our attention. Help for Veterans who suffer in a way that is not apparent to many is help that is much needed.

Sep 19, 2024 04:30 PM