We were visited by Marine Corps League,Agerholm-Gross, Detachment#346, Racine last week. Commander Don Veselik, stopped by the coffeehouse to introduce their league and reach out to Marines in Kenosha.
You can find out more about the Racine Detachment here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agerholmgrossdetachment/
During their visit, Marine veteran Shawn Hynes presented the following project:
“One for all, my falling brothers” comes from an upcoming project by Marine infantry Sergeant Shawn Thomas.
- The Author: Shawn Thomas, an infantry Sergeant of Marines.
- The Purpose: Written as a personal and direct mission to address and combat Marine suicide.
- The Project: An excerpt from an ongoing literary and motivational work titled ONE FOR ALL MY FALLING BROTHERS, aimed at reaching service members who are struggling in silence.
Copies are available for $10, with 10% of proceeds going to the VFW.
If you or a service member you know is going through a difficult time, support is available 24/7:
- Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255.