Mayor of Fayetteville, Lioneld Jordan will proclaim Northwest Arkansas Veteran Suicide Awareness Day on April 29 at a special ceremony that will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Soldier On Service Dogs’ facility, 2378 W. Moore Lane.
Twenty-one red, white, and blue trees will be planted on Soldier On Service Dogs’ grounds to represent the 21 veteran lives lost in Northwest Arkansas to suicide each year. SOSD hopes that these trees will serve as a motivator to band together as a community to lessen the number of seeds of suicidal thoughts planted and as a memorial to those who have suffered.
The public is invited to attend. Individuals may purchase one of the trees in memory of a loved one or to show their support of the effort to erase Veteran suicide. Each tree will include a plaque that can be inscribed with a name or quote. The trees are $50 a piece.
For questions about the ceremony or if you would like a tree email Katelyn@soldieronservicedogs.com or call (479) 521-9301.