Today's Silent Watch event at the Hancock County Courthouse was inspired by and dedicated to local Marine Corps veteran Gaven Smith, who died by suicide last year (at 7:50) --- Everyone who has served has a story, and there are many reasons that lead far too many to suicide... the struggle is far more common than we realize (at 28:19) --- Many, if not most veterans find it difficult to reach out for help... How to take the first step in finding the local resources that are available (at 40:33) --- Silent Watch co-founder Michele Hawks shares the story of the organization and the work they do to support the mental health needs of veterans and their loved ones (at 53:30)