The following message aims to increase your knowledge and understanding of
suicide and firearm suicide in America.

We understand that the content may be personal for you.

If you or someone you know is in a time of emotional crisis or needs to
talk to someone, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text
Line for free from anywhere in the US.

John–

My dad ended all of our phone calls in the same way: "Love you, miss you,
and blow a kiss." I wish I could still dial his number and talk, and hear
him say those words. But twelve years ago, he died by firearm suicide.

My story, and the stories of so many others like my dad, are far too
common. Nearly two-thirds of all gun deaths in the U.S. are suicides,
resulting in an average of 64 deaths per day. And the problem is
intensifying: Over the past decade, the U.S. firearm suicide rate has
increased by 13 percent.

[ [link removed] ]As Suicide Prevention Awareness Month comes to a close, please join me
in learning more about why we need urgent action on this crisis. Read and
share the stories of people affected by firearm suicide at
MomentsThatSurvive.org.

The firearm suicide crisis in the United States is daunting. But I want
you to know that there is hope. These tragedies are preventable. We know
that disrupting access to guns for people in crisis can save lives,
whether by educating about secure gun storage or working to pass Extreme
Risk laws.

And in this month and beyond, we can remember people like my dad and
resolve to do what we can to save the lives of others. We can share their
stories so they are never forgotten. We can make sure our loved ones
receive the care they need.

[ [link removed] ]John, take the time to learn why this fight matters. Read
and share the stories of those affected by firearm suicide at
MomentsThatSurvive.org.

My dad was the ultimate caregiver of our family, neighbors, and friends.
Life has forever changed without him. Now, I end my phone calls with my
two sons the same way he did with me: "Love you, miss you, and blow a
kiss."

Thank you for helping to spread awareness of firearm suicide this month.
And thank you for everything, Dad.

Together, we can stop this crisis and save lives.

[ [link removed] ]I love you Dad.

Debbie Weir
Chief Mission Officer
Everytown Support Fund

P.S. [ [link removed] ]Learn more about our work to prevent firearm suicide.


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