VFW in Medina holds Stop 22 Walk for awareness of veterans’ suicide
Provided photos: The group is shown at the American Legion Butts-Clark Post 204 at 305 North Main St.
Information courtesy of Deborah Berry, VFW Auxiliary Treasurer
MEDINA – The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary members from the VFW Lincoln Post 1483 in Medina as well as members from the community held a Stop 22 Walk to increase the public awareness of veteran suicide.
The members walked 22 minutes along Medina Business District in the village of Medina. An average of 22 veterans die by suicide every day.
A veteran in any type of need or service is encouraged to reach out to our VFW Post 1483 at 216 East Center Street in Medina. Help is also available at the National Veteran Crisis Hotline 1-800-273-8255.
Participants in the walk include VFW 1483 Post members Patrick Little, Louis Chraston, Steve Earle, and Gregg Smith. VFW Aux members Dave and Debbie Berry, Donna Little, Tammy Pogel, Evon Parker, Becky Persons, and Joe Meyer. Community members Jenn Arnold, Kevin Dennis and Joe Fearby.
The walkers are pictured in front of the VFW Post 1483 at 216 East Center St.
