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My younger brother was in the Missouri Army National Guard for 30 years. He was a veteran of two wars, and was scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan. He suffered with severe back pain from an injury, and was receiving treatment which was not effective. When he did not show up for work one morning, his best friend found him at his home. He had taken his life. Our family is devastated, and will never be the same.
Within a week I received a call from Kim Ruocco, who is in charge of the Suicide Survivors group with T.A.P.S. She listened to my story, was supportive and asked what she and T.A.P.S. could do to help. She sent information to my home, and set me up with a person who called me periodically just to talk. This person had also dealt with a military suicide in her family, so she really understood. I met Kim at the first T.A.P.S. conference I attended that Fall. Everyone I have dealt with has been patient and kind, willing to listen and provide counsel. I know that I can call them anytime, day or night if I need anything. Just knowing this help is available means everything. I am attending the Suicide Survivors conference in two days, and am looking forward to meeting others and learning new ways to help myself cope with this loss.

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