VFW in Medina led Stop 22 Walk to highlight suicide prevention for veterans

Posted 22 October 2026 at 7:51 am

Photo and information courtesy of Deborah Berry, VFW Auxiliary treasurer

MEDINA – Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post and Auxiliary members from the VFW Lincoln Post 1483 in Medina held a Stop 22 Walk on Oct. 8 to increase the public awareness of suicide prevention for veterans.

The members walked 22 minutes along Medina Business District. The 22 minutes represents the daily average of 22 veterans who die by suicide.

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 were VFW 1483 Post members Patrick Little, Mike Owczarczak,and Jim Nudd; VFW Aux members Dave and Debbie Berry, Tammy Pogel, Stacy Newell, Jada Burgess, Thomas Burgess Jr., and Thomas Burgess Sr.; and community member Don Dubois.