Stories written by Ian Perry
As a Veteran, I Know the Importance of Suicide Prevention Efforts
A combat Veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps for nearly 14 years, Ian Perry was aware of fellow service members taking their own lives. Now, as a volunteer with AFSP's Michigan Chapter, Ian devotes much of his energy and focus to military and firearms outreach.
Veteran Suicide and Project 2025: Reflecting and Finding Purpose on Memorial Day
The practice of honoring our fallen in the United States has been officially instituted since the Civil War, although before it was called Memorial Day, it was known as Decoration Day. It was scheduled for the end of May because the flowers would be in bloom across the nation.