MISSOURI SUFFERS HIGHEST VETERAN SUICIDE RATE IN U.S.

Right now we think it's important to spotlight a tragic look at real life for soldiers in Missouri and just a bit of hope that the horrific situation has earned some recognition from elected leaders . . . 

Here's the word . . .

"In 2018, 192 Missouri veterans committed suicide. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says Missouri’s veteran suicide rate is significantly higher than the national average – and the highest in the country."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Missouri has the highest veteran suicide rate in the country - and a state lawmaker's mission is to change this - Missourinet

A state Senate committee is reviewing a bill that would require the Missouri Veterans Commission to recommend ways to prevent veteran suicides. State Representative Dave Griffith, R-Jefferson City, is sponsoring the bill that would also help to educate the public about them..