12/04/2025
Today, my heart is heavy. A Veteran died by su***de in the parking lot of Audie Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio. I want to pause and honor that life. I want to acknowledge the pain that was carried in silence. And I want every Veteran listening to hear me clearly. You are not a burden. You are not alone. Your life still matters.
If you are struggling, reach out. If you feel like you are losing your grip, reach out. If today feels heavier than you can handle, reach out. You are still a Veteran, and you deserve support, compassion, and someone to stand in the gap with you.
To the family of this Veteran, I pray comfort, strength, and peace over you. No one should ever have to walk through this kind of loss. And to our community, let this be a reminder that we must keep showing up for each other, checking on each other, and fighting for each other.
If you need someone to talk to, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 988, then press 1. And if you are local, You Are Still a Veteran is here for you. Support is not weakness. Asking for help is not weakness. Staying alive is strength.
We honor this Veteran today. And we recommit to standing beside every Veteran who is still fighting battles we cannot see.