Sunday, November 10, 2013

Saving the lives of troubled veterans

Army Spec. Christopher Journeau takes a break during a patrol in Baghdad. Journeau came back from Iraq with post-traumatic stress disorder and died by suicide in 2010. /Family photo

"I'm grateful to this nation. It's done a lot better job than past generations in terms of taking care of veterans."

That is the hopeful message from C.R. Marchi, a former Army sergeant who was shot through the pelvis while serving his second tour of duty in Iraq.

There are lessons to be learned across the country from efforts to combat suicide among veterans in New Hampshire. Find out what's being done to save the lives of those who put everything on the line for their country.

VETERANS CRISIS HOTLINE
800-273-TALK (8255)
Press 1 for veterans

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