It’s been a hard working few weeks. We traveled to Rutherfordton North Carolina to see 660 crosses standing tall. It took us most of the day to pack everything back up. After a night in a hotel, we left for St Helen’s Catholic Church in Vero Beach Florida. There, we found a great location onContinue reading “Vero Beach”
Author Archives: Jon Luker
Day 13 and Beyond
Even through some bad weather, Post 74 still gave this project the effort needed to ensure a great result! We are not even halfway done and there are too many crosses. If you have looked around the website and are still not sure how you can help prevent veteran suicide, please give us a callContinue reading “Day 13 and Beyond”
Day 10
American Legion Post 74 in Rutherfordton, NC has had some unusual challenges but has performed well while overcoming them. First, there was (and is) much bad weather coming through. That not only makes the slope risky for the volunteers but could mess up the overall visual impact as well. Then there was the electrical problemContinue reading “Day 10”
Rutherfordton NC Begins
With great help from American Legion Post 172 in Concord NC, we were able to pack up the crosses, lights, flags and equipment in record time: 2 hours. We had an easy drive two hours west to American Legion Post 74 in Rutherfordton NC. Post 74 has the most unusual ground we have ever triedContinue reading “Rutherfordton NC Begins”
Day 30 at Concord
We have reached the end of the 30-day Veterans Suicide Awareness Campaign in Concord, NC. These pictures are from the day and night of the 30th day. We wish to thank American Legion Post 172 for their excellent work this past month. We especially are grateful for Brian Bloomfield, Post Commander. Our next stop isContinue reading “Day 30 at Concord”
We’re in North Carolina
American Legion Post 172 is hosting 22aday.org at its property in Concord, North Carolina. The upper left shows Post Commander Brian Bloomfield’s twin sons Jeremy and Justin. The next picture was taken on the 3rd night. Next is after 8 days. The last one is after 19 days. We will finish the 30 day installationContinue reading “We’re in North Carolina”
Five Signs
A friend recently highlighted for us that there are five signs of emotional stress that should trigger our action. They are: If you observe a veterans with even one of these signs, please ask them how they are doing. Don’t be afraid that you won’t know how to respond to their answer to that question.Continue reading “Five Signs”
Four Things You Can Do To Save A Life
Here is additional guidance from HelpGuide.org. If you know someone who’s desperate and may be considering suicide, there are things you can do to help save their life. Recognize the Warning Signs Most suicidal people signal their intentions, however subtly. They may talk about death or harming themselves, feel hopeless and have nothing to lookContinue reading “Four Things You Can Do To Save A Life”
Need Crisis Help?
Of course, you can contact the National VAA Crisis Line by dialing 988 and then press 1. You can also reach them by texting 838255. There is a new service out there where the people you talk to will be trained veterans, rather than trained counselors from all walks of life. This new service isContinue reading “Need Crisis Help?”