Comment: Honor veterans' service by reaching out to those in need
By Darin Davis / For The Herald
As an Army National Guard veteran, I see Veterans Day as a day of reflection as well as a day of action.
There are 18.4 million veterans alive today who deserve our gratitude for their commitment to selflessly serve our nation. In turn, they also deserve the commitment of leaders, businesses, organizations and communities to support them in their time of need.
This Veterans Day is an opportunity to remind our nation’s citizens about the challenges veterans may face both during and after their time in service.
The primary enemy many veterans face after service is not war-related trauma, but loneliness, according to a study from Yale and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It may be difficult for some veterans to connect to the civilian world; they often feel misunderstood by those who haven’t experienced what they have. This can translate into social isolation, feelings of loneliness and disconnection, which can contribute to higher risk among veterans for suicide.
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