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Take Action: Thank President Obama For Supporting Grieving Military Families
Thank President Obama for his recent decision to send condolence letters to the families of soldiers who have committed suicide.
Goal: 20,000
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Progress: 2,667
Sponsored by: The Veterans Site
President Obama has announced that he will begin sending condolence letters to the families of soldiers who have committed suicide. In the past, this initiative has been met with concern and stigma, because many believe that acknowledging suicide is taboo.
President Obama removed that stigma by saying, "This issue is emotional, painful and complicated, but these Americans served our nation bravely. They didn't die because they were weak."
Recently, there has been a much greater push for service member mental health services. President Obama recognizes the extreme mental toll war can produce, and he wants to make sure our soldiers are getting the help they need.
Sign the petition thanking President Obama for his continued support of our veterans and for taking a real, growing problem out of the stigma in which it once existed.
Dear President Obama,
I commend you for taking the step to recognize our service members who have been psychologically affected by the consequences of war. It's a growing reality that many soldiers are taking their own lives as a result of the painful mental difficulties associated with wartime. Up until recently, suicides were not recognized by the US government as direct outcomes of war.
The reality is that war places stress and unrest on the human psyche, and some soldiers find themselves unable to handle the extreme emotional agony. It's incredibly noble of you to honor those who have taken their own lives as a result of war by extending your condolences to their families.
We simply cannot ignore the hardships that war and battle produce for our brave soldiers. Recognizing that suicide is a real issue within this community is one step toward ensuring future soldiers and veterans are receiving the help and support they need.
Thank you for continuing to stand up for America's soldiers.
Sincerely,
Petition Signatures
May 13, 2013
sandi crist
May 10, 2013
Janie Stilwell
My late husband was a Vietnam Veteran. He died a horrible death and I had to watch him as he was slowly dying.. The effetsof the Agent Orange and his diabetes and PTSS was hard to face. He is still the love of my life.
May 8, 2013
Kathleen Platten
Thank you for recognizing that not all military men / women are prepared for the emotional agony that war leaves them with.
May 8, 2013
Karen Carlson
May 7, 2013
Tina Rousselle
May 6, 2013
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May 5, 2013
Kevin Kenger
May 5, 2013
Pat Souders
TSgt USAF retired 1972
Apr 30, 2013
(Name not displayed)
Apr 30, 2013
Barbara Dickson
Thank you so much for taking that step to recognize the service members who have been phychologically affected by the consequences of war.
Apr 25, 2013
Barbara Policriti
Apr 22, 2013
Linda Songster
Apr 19, 2013
Mollie Schlesser
Apr 18, 2013
(Name not displayed)
HI PRESIDENT OBAMA, PLEASE HELP REDUCE THE SUICIDES OF OUR SERVICE MEMBERS, ASK THE USO TO HAVE CHRISTIAN BANDS COME TO ALL BASES/POSTS AND SING WEEKLY, THANKS, GOD BLESS, YOUR PARTNER FOR PROGRESS, CHRIS
Apr 15, 2013
Tharon Clemens
My brother, a United States Marine, served with honor in Vietnam. Sadly, years later we lost him to suicide.
Apr 15, 2013
Terry Swick
Apr 14, 2013
Pamela Richter
Apr 13, 2013
Tammy Finch
Apr 12, 2013
Deborah Edelman-Dolan
My husband is a 100% disabled veteran, so this means even more for us than some other famiies.
Apr 10, 2013
Patty & Gary Schneider
Apr 7, 2013
Deneen Cianciolo
Apr 5, 2013
Debbie Luchka
Apr 4, 2013
paula smith
Apr 4, 2013
Shelley Hill
Apr 2, 2013
douglas wallace
Mar 31, 2013
Debra Jackson-Bethune
Mar 30, 2013
Nicholas & Janet Kenney
Mar 30, 2013
Darrell West
Mar 27, 2013
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Mar 26, 2013
Lisa Pease
Thankyou Mr, President
Mar 26, 2013
Carol Neely
Mar 23, 2013
Sonia Hagenberger
As a Veteran, I believe that, we signed a contract with The President of the United States, The Greatest Country in the World. Whether in war or peace. We held up our end of the contract. Mr. President, hold up your end of The Contract!
Mar 18, 2013
Robert Gorham
Mar 18, 2013
Marc Crossley
Mar 16, 2013
Jean Hepner
Thank you so much for your kindness, Mr. President!
Mar 16, 2013
Veronica Koch
Mar 15, 2013
Bonner Doemling
Mar 15, 2013
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Mar 8, 2013
Dawn Myrvold
Thank you Sir, sincerely I do.
Mar 8, 2013
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Feb 25, 2013
Glenda Higdon
Feb 23, 2013
Emily Pekas
Feb 19, 2013
Josh Nyce
Feb 7, 2013
lfrank lyons
Feb 6, 2013
(Name not displayed)
Thank You re this is Extremely Important!!
Feb 2, 2013
Soonera Esscopri
Jan 26, 2013
lilian dipasuoil
Jan 26, 2013
MONA LISA TOBAR
Jan 25, 2013
Martha Ruesink
Jan 24, 2013
Sara Harrison
Thank you. They deserve honor also
