OFFICIALS LEGISLATION INTEREST GROUPS PUBLIC STATEMENTS COMMITTEES VETOES

Save22 and Veterans Suicide

Floor Speech

Date: May 16, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. MILLER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, veteran suicide is a tragedy that claims far too many of America's heroes.

We lost 6,146 veterans that we know of from suicide in 2020 alone. That is about three times as many soldiers as we lost in Afghanistan from hostile action.

This is tragic, but any veterans listening should know that America is in their corner.

On May 6, I had the opportunity to join the patriots of Save22 for a veteran suicide awareness hike in Massillon, Ohio. Similar events will happen across the country. Go to one to let our heroes know that they matter.

Veterans in crisis may call 988 and then press 1 if they need immediate support.

To our heroes listening: Please know that we are here for you and that we will never forget your service and sacrifice to our Nation.

May God bless our veterans.

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