Green Bay community marches to bring light to veterans struggling with mental health [Video]

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – The community and military members came together Sunday for a walk of remembrance for veterans who have taken their lives and to raise awareness to prevent these tragic events from happening in the future.

Roughly two veterans per week take their own life in the state of Wisconsin alone, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. H.O.O.A.H. WI’s mission is to break the stigma around mental health struggles and ensure those who served are not alone.

“We had a 69-year-old veteran this year in Marinette County that took his life this past weekend and when we continue to hear stories like this, it just reinforces why we’re here,” said Scott Conklin, the Vice President of H.O.O.A.H. WI.

This organization provides a number of programs for vets, like the Warrior Wellness program, a Scuba Diving Certification program, and more.

For people, like Ken Corry, he says …