On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, a Silent Watch was held at the Veterans Memorial on the corner of Main and Walnut streets in Wilmington. The event was organized by Clinton County Veteran Services. By standing in silence, participants acknowledge the 22 veterans lost to suicide every day—a statistic that underscores the urgent need for increased mental health support and awareness. Vice president John Walker expressed gratitude to Brown’s Funeral Home for providing the casket and noted that they have always been supportive of them. He also mentioned there was a strong turnout this year, with many people eager to participate.
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On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, a Silent Watch was held at the Veterans Memorial on the corner of Main and Walnut streets in Wilmington. The event was organized by Clinton County Veteran Services. By standing in silence, participants acknowledge the 22 veterans lost to suicide every day—a statistic that underscores the urgent need for increased mental health support and awareness. Vice president John Walker expressed gratitude to Brown’s Funeral Home for providing the casket and noted that they have always been supportive of them. He also mentioned there was a strong turnout this year, with many people eager to participate.
On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, a Silent Watch was held at the Veterans Memorial on the corner of Main and Walnut streets in Wilmington. The event was organized by Clinton County Veteran Services. By standing in silence, participants acknowledge the 22 veterans lost to suicide every day—a statistic that underscores the urgent need for increased mental health support and awareness. Vice president John Walker expressed gratitude to Brown’s Funeral Home for providing the casket and noted that they have always been supportive of them. He also mentioned there was a strong turnout this year, with many people eager to participate.
On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, a Silent Watch was held at the Veterans Memorial on the corner of Main and Walnut streets in Wilmington. The event was organized by Clinton County Veteran Services. By standing in silence, participants acknowledge the 22 veterans lost to suicide every day—a statistic that underscores the urgent need for increased mental health support and awareness. Vice president John Walker expressed gratitude to Brown’s Funeral Home for providing the casket and noted that they have always been supportive of them. He also mentioned there was a strong turnout this year, with many people eager to participate.
On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, a Silent Watch was held at the Veterans Memorial on the corner of Main and Walnut streets in Wilmington. The event was organized by Clinton County Veteran Services. By standing in silence, participants acknowledge the 22 veterans lost to suicide every day—a statistic that underscores the urgent need for increased mental health support and awareness. Vice president John Walker expressed gratitude to Brown’s Funeral Home for providing the casket and noted that they have always been supportive of them. He also mentioned there was a strong turnout this year, with many people eager to participate.
On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, a Silent Watch was held at the Veterans Memorial on the corner of Main and Walnut streets in Wilmington. The event was organized by Clinton County Veteran Services. By standing in silence, participants acknowledge the 22 veterans lost to suicide every day—a statistic that underscores the urgent need for increased mental health support and awareness. Vice president John Walker expressed gratitude to Brown’s Funeral Home for providing the casket and noted that they have always been supportive of them. He also mentioned there was a strong turnout this year, with many people eager to participate.
On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, a Silent Watch was held at the Veterans Memorial on the corner of Main and Walnut streets in Wilmington. The event was organized by Clinton County Veteran Services. By standing in silence, participants acknowledge the 22 veterans lost to suicide every day—a statistic that underscores the urgent need for increased mental health support and awareness. Vice president John Walker expressed gratitude to Brown’s Funeral Home for providing the casket and noted that they have always been supportive of them. He also mentioned there was a strong turnout this year, with many people eager to participate.
On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, a Silent Watch was held at the Veterans Memorial on the corner of Main and Walnut streets in Wilmington. The event was organized by Clinton County Veteran Services. By standing in silence, participants acknowledge the 22 veterans lost to suicide every day—a statistic that underscores the urgent need for increased mental health support and awareness. Vice president John Walker expressed gratitude to Brown’s Funeral Home for providing the casket and noted that they have always been supportive of them. He also mentioned there was a strong turnout this year, with many people eager to participate.
Jeff Rollins (center), executive director and veteran service officer, stands alongside two volunteers during the Silent Watch event on Saturday, proudly wearing event t-shirts in support of raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention.
