Hillbilly Musings: Memorial Day

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Memorial Day

For all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to this nation, our fathers, brothers, mothers, sisters and friends... Fair winds and following seas my shipmates...

"No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."--John 15:13.

“We must be prepared to make heroic sacrifices for the cause of peace that we make ungrudgingly for the cause of war. There is no task that is more important or closer to my heart.” Albert Einstein.

Remember to take time this weekend to remember those that didn't return home, as well as those who are still fighting both current and past wars. May we one day no longer need such great sacrifices.

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National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK.
Symptoms and Danger SignsWarning Signs of SuicideIdeation (thinking, talking or wishing about suicide)

Substance use or abuse (increased use or change in substance)

Puposelessness (no sense of purpose or belonging)

AngerTrapped (feeling like there is no way out)
Hopelessness (there is nothing to live for, no hope or
optimism)
Withdrawal (from family, friends, work, school, activities,
hobbies)
Anxiety (restlessness, irritability, agitation)Recklessness
(high risk-taking behavior)
Mood disturbance (dramatic changes in mood)

Additional Warning Signs of Suicide

Talking about suicide.Looking for ways to die (internet
searches for ho to commit suicide, looking for guns, pills, etc.)
Statements about hopelessness, helplessness, or
worthlessness.
Preoccupation with death.
Suddenly happier, calmer.
Loss of interest in things one cares about.
Visiting or calling people one cares about.
Making arrangements; setting one's affairs in order.
Giving things away, such as prized possessions.

A suicidal person urgently needs to see a doctor or mental health professional.

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