John,

I was almost a statistic.

I served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as an AH-1W “Super Cobra” attack pilot. But sitting in my apartment in 2010, I didn’t understand why I came home from a war and many of my friends didn’t. In a moment of despair and desperation, I reached for my gun.

That friend kept me from turning my temporary crisis into a fatal ending. Because of that, I was able to get the help I needed — even going on to getting my Ph.D. and lead suicide prevention work at Brady. But not all veterans are so lucky.

Every single day in America, about 20 veterans die by suicide, and two-thirds of them use a firearm. The problem is worsening — from 2007 to 2017, the rate of suicide among veterans jumped almost 50 percent. This is a national crisis, facilitated by our country’s easy access to firearms. And the most heartbreaking fact is that it’s entirely preventable.

That’s why I’m personally asking you now, coming off of Memorial Day yesterday —  

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Yesterday was meant to be a time when we reflect on those who died in battle. But today, I'm asking that you join me in asking Congress to prevent tragedies that happen after our veterans survive the battlefield.

Together, we can call for solutions to ensure that our veterans don't reach for guns in moments of crisis. Thank you.

Kyleanne Hunter, PhD
USMC, Retired

If you or someone you know is experiencing a time of crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).


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