Homefront 911 and the Emergency in Military Kids

The risk of suicide in military children nearly doubles during a parent's deployment.  Daniel killed himself during his father's last tour.  He was 12 years old. 

He hung himself from the bunkbed he shared with his brother.  

His mom, Tricia, is wondering how Daniel's brother will cope with his father's upcoming deployment. 

So is another military spouse whose boy tried to kill himself during his dad's last tour - who also learned that her soldier will be deployed again in 2012. 

Isolated incidents?  Not if you're a military family member. 

These two moms will join other military family members on November 17 in this nation's Capitol to present Homefront 911: Military Family Monologues. True stories about how 10 years of war is really coming home.

12:00 noon at the US Capitol Visitor Center Congressional Auditorium free & open to the public.

7:00 Benefit Performance at Shirlington location of Busboys & Poets in Arlington, VA.  Sliding scale suggested donation of $10-50. 

See more here: www.sanctuaryvf.org  And then come see us there.