22 Miles For 22 Veterans & The Spartan Pledge

Thomas Felton 22 Mile Walk 2018

In memory of Thomas Felton, a Veteran who lost his battle with PTSD, the Thomas Felton 22 Mile Walk begins in Hemlock, MI at VFW Post 7302 & finishes 22 miles later at VFW Post 1454 in Alma, MI. We were proud to welcome them to our Post this year on Saturday, May 19th. The Thomas Felton 22 Mile Walk takes place each year rain or shine. Click HERE to read the Saginaw News article about last year's walk published on MILive.com on April 20th, 2017.

2018 Thomas Felton 22 Mile Walk participants reach their destination.

Each day, 22 Veterans take their own lives. 22 mile walks began as a way to raise public awareness to our Nation's alarming Veteran suicide rate. 

​They fought for us, shouldn't we be fighting for them? Find out what you can do to prevent Veteran suicide. Visit VeteransCrisisLine.net for more info, and

• Learn to recognize the signs.
• Learn how to support Veterans in crisis. Access Suicide & Crisis Resources
• Your actions can save lives #Be There for Veterans

Spartan Sword - Spartan Pledge

It was an honor & a privilege to have this sword within the walls of our Post.
​Listen to NPR's story of its significance or read the article. Links below.

Click HERE to read NPR article.

Our Comrades Vow to Fight Veteran Suicide

Spartan Pledge
"I will not take my own life, by my own hand without talking to my Battle Buddy First.
​My mission to find a mission to help my Warfight Family."

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Veterans and their loved ones can call the
​Free & Confidential
Veterans Crisis Line.net
1-800-273-8255 Press 1
to connect with qualified Veterans Crisis Responders
24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week.
Chat Online or Text 838255

Click Here for
Help for Homeless Veterans, Help for Veterans in Crisis
and their loved ones.

You may also visit
www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention
for more information.