As Suicide Prevention Month has come to a close, I must say thank you.

Thank you for caring deeply. Thank you for raising your voice. Thank you for choosing action in support of veterans and service members. Throughout this month, I've been reminded that hope isn't something we simply wish for. Hope is built through the connections we create, the conversations we have, and the actions we choose to take together. Every story shared, every mile walked, every dollar raised, every volunteer who stepped forward, and every person who helped reduce stigma moved us one step closer to a future where fewer military families experience the heartbreak of suicide. We are honored by the many ways you have helped us advance our mission. Together, we will continue building a future filled with more hope, more healing, and more lives saved.” —Keith Hotle, CEO of Stop Soldier Suicide