Suicide is a serious issue, with 18 veterans dying by suicide daily in the United States in 2009, amounting to over 6,000 suicides that year. Warning signs of suicide include talking about death, changes in personality, feelings of hopelessness, and low self-esteem. During World War II, some soldiers carried cyanide tablets to take if shot down, in order to avoid capture. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a primary risk factor for suicide among veterans. More support is needed for veterans returning from war.

1. Suicide Ashley Schellhase 5/6/10 Picture from http://www.flickr.com/photos/xanxhor/3858812905/

2. WHY is suicide a choice? Pictures from http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthijs/3290859398/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/monkeyc/92125680/

3. Warning signs Talk about dying Change in personality NO HOPE for the future low self esteem

5. "Dear mom and dad, I can not express my apologies in words for the pain I have caused you, but I beg for your forgiveness…” Picture from http://www.daretodreamnetwork.net/jeffrey.htm

6. “I beg of you not to blame yourself because I lived a happy childhood and a great life thanks to you…”

7. “It feels as if I lost the most important part of my life that will ever exist…"

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9. “Secured in his jacket were twelve cyanide tablets: one for each crew member, in case they were shot down.” (Bradley, 182) Flags Of Our Fathers Picture from http://www.flickr.com/photos/balakov/2452020557/

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11. 6,000 SUICIDES in 2009 18 SUICIDES A DAY How to stop it?

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