NH Military Suicide Loss Memorial Campaign

About

As you walk along the Memorial Walkway at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, you will notice monuments and memorials to all branches of service, Gold Star and Blue Star families, past military campaigns from World II to the Global War on Terror and several Veteran Service Organizations. What you don’t see on this serene path is a memorial dedicated to those who have served across all branches, wars and conflicts. Those men and women who have suffered and struggled with the Invisible Wounds of War. Sadly, for far too many, they have lost that battle.

Our intent is to build a memorial to remember those service members lost to suicide and offer hope and healing to those currently struggling. Far too often, war memorials are built to honor and remember our service men and women after they are gone. We have a chance with this memorial to say to those on the path to recovery: "We see you; we support you in your journey towards seeking and receiving help and with the support of the veteran community as well as friends and family – You are not alone".

This memorial will recognize the impacts of suicide loss and that they are felt far beyond any one branch, family or community. By acknowledging the loss, grief and continued healing needed to address the topic of Military Suicide Loss, this memorial can go a long way to helping break the stigma.