Anniston and Gadsden, AL – In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Gadsden State Community College is hosting a two-day event, “Operation We Remember,” to raise awareness of Veteran suicide and promote conversations around the challenges Veterans face. The event is open to the public and will take place on two campuses, providing an opportunity for community members to engage in meaningful support for Veterans.
“When our Veterans come home, they often carry unseen scars that weigh heavily on their hearts,” said Pamela Johnson, Gadsden State’s Dean of Special Projects. “This event is our way of not only remembering those who were overcome by their pain, but also offering a lifeline to others, reminding them there’s always someone ready to stand with them.”
Event Details:
Day One – Tuesday, September 10
- Location: Gadsden State Wallace Drive Campus – Beck Field House, 1001 George Wallace Drive, Gadsden, AL
- Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Day Two – Wednesday, September 11
- Location: Gadsden State Ayers Campus – Business/ACCT Building, 1801 Coleman Road, Anniston, AL
- Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to honor the 147 Alabama Veterans who lost their lives to suicide in 2022 by planting flags in their memory. The Veterans Upward Bound office will be open throughout the event, offering mental health resources and support services to those in need.
For more information or to get involved, contact the Veterans Upward Bound office at 256-549-8204 or via email at [email protected]. Attendees are also welcome to visit the campus during event hours to show their support for Veterans and participate in this important initiative.
