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Stories about Military Members and Veterans

Keely Taylor Walks team

What Community Means to Me: Personal Reflections from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Volunteers

At the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, we believe in the Power of Community. We asked a handful of our dedicated volunteers to share what the word “community” means to them.

Karly Steinwehr's brother, Korbin Steinwehr, in uniform with an American flag in the background.

We Need to Walk for Korbin

The Out of the Darkness Walks have helped me, and so many others, realize that together, we can fight to prevent suicide, and end the stigma that leads people to believe asking for help is a weakness.  

AFSP National Capital Area chapter volunteer Alexander Silva smiling and looking at the camera.

Bringing Hope and Suicide Prevention Resources to Veterans and Military Members

To me, AFSP is the embodiment of effective leadership. Every volunteer can use their strengths and contribute in whatever capacity suits them. It’s a privilege to help Veterans and military members connect and engage openly about mental health.

Raymond Burke running up a grassy hill to train for AFSP's Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk.

One Foot in Front of the Other: Training for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Overnight Walk in Memory of Our Son

On November 27, 2001, my wife Mary Anne and I were notified that our son Matthew had died by suicide. After months of trying desperately to find our way, we heard about a new event sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: the Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk.