On this Day of Remembrance, two songs by Eric Bogle about the First World War, lest we forget:
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10 Hard Truths About War for Veterans' Day and Every Other Day For Desperate or Troubled Veterans There are Options and Resources Pop-out from this article, because my family has been touched by this issue and others like it:
The VA offers a wide range of mental health services. In addition, and perhaps most important,
the Veterans Administration also offers suicide prevention services. If you or a family member or friend is in trouble, you can call 1-800-273-8255 any time of the day or night. Trained, caring professionals will be there to help.
If you're a US citizen you might also consider calling or writing your
Senators or
Representative and urging them to fund the VA and veterans' support programs. The Congressional Switchboard is a toll-free call: 800-828-0498.
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