
February 24, 2022 – VFW Post 99 will be hosting a community outreach on March 19th at 1:00 pm in the VFW post 99 banquet room, located at 3920 N Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Decatur Illinois to provide the community information that could help prevent further suicides within our veteran communities.
The Danville Veterans Administration, The Macon County Veterans Assistance Commission, The Department of Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Office, Post 99 VFW Auxiliary and The Water Street Mission will be presenting and answering questions. The Veteran Administration statistics confirm that 17 veterans a day succumb to suicide—6205 each year, and Post 99 is doing their part to make a difference. The VFW Post 99 will be presenting various information regarding veteran benefits, gun safety, and more.
The public is encouraged to participate in this informative event. Kevin Lockhart, VFW member and organizer, explains, “We all know a veteran, whether family or friend, and I believe this educational information will be valuable in understanding how to respond and prevent suicides moving forward.”
A snack will be provided afterwards.
Please follow Covid protocols.
For more information please contact the VFW post 99 at VFWpost99@gmail.com or Klockhartvfw99@yahoo.com