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Firefighters Killed in the line of duty in 2021 Legionnaires (Law & Order Chairs) it is
The three firefighters who died were Lt. Paul 62 fatalities in the U.S. 37 related emergency imperative that we honor these hero's. Time
Blltrim,\^/hohadbeenwiththeDepartment incidents. 33 died from heart attacks. 18 is short please send your applications in to
for 16 years; Kelsey Sadler, a 15 year from activities. 12 non fire scenes. 8 while the Department (care of Bekki "bbs) for Law
department veteran; and Kenny Lacayo, who responding or returning from emergency Officer, Firefighter. Paramedic of the year.
hhad been with the Department for seven incidents.
years. AIl Of which leave behind families and Reporting: U.S. Fire Administration Annual

Homelessness On TI\e Increase
Deb Wheeler, Women \feterans Summit to be held on March 5th at Post 273, children away to family members in order
womenveterans@leaionmail.ora Madeira Beach. The event will be held at 2 to find shelters. As you all know family
Spring!! pin and involves the 15 and 16th Districts shelters are few and far between. They
but all Women Veterans are welcome. This are the last to ask for help due to pride,
March indicates the
will be the 1 st of more to come. This will be a embarrassment. Put flyers in soup kitchens,
beginning of spring,
ca5ual brainstorming and sharing event with churches, etc. We are the American
daylight savings, sun
a guest speaker. Looking forward to seeing a Legion and together to can assist these
and growth. Flowers
lot of our sisters together. women with the programs in the VA, the
and new life begins
American Legion, and other sisterveterans
after winter.
The increasing number of homeless female Organizations. No veteran should ever be
veterans is increasing due to rental increases. left behind male and female, without our
To start I am proud to
A lot Of younger female vets are giving their intervention the 22 a day will continue.
announce our 1 st regional Women Veterans
Veterans Expo Results
ha]rryRoberts,VAEntitlements veteran suicides a day that happens throughout • First counseling orlando
veteransbenefits@leaionmail.ore our nation. We feel that there is no one cure in • TheGreyTeam
fighting this epidemic, whether it be counseling, • I GotYour6 (lGY6) Foundation
I want to thank Jim • K9Line
VAneland and the Legion group activities, service animals, orjust being in • Liberty-OVE
the right place at the right time.
Riders for allowing me to ' Paint22
teach two classes at the In fact, there are already organizations that • SOFMissions
Riders Summit and give a are providing their service for mental health • Veterans counseling veterans
presentation on the results to veterans and their families. Using a vetting • Norman Bissel, LMHC
of Post 69's Veterans process to identify credible sources, Florida
Expo. I can't thank the programs are invited to join us by coming Through various Challenge 22 events, PROJECT:
Ridersenoughfortheir together to serve our veteran com munity better. VetRelief's goal is to raise awareness on the
hospitality. On behalf of Organizations will need a track record working staggeri ng statistic on veteran suicide. Whether
the PVR Board, l'd like to with veterans, have resu lt-based references, and it's a ruck walk, educational seminar, or
also express my thanks, as they collected just have values aligned with our mission. speaking engagement, there's no shortage of
under $50,000 for PROJ ECT: VetRelief du ring the opportunities to alert our communities on the
Summit. PROJECT:VetReliefwillnotonlyworktowards importance of mental health within our veteran
establishing a statewide net`^rork but also communities and understanding the severity of
As a reminder, provide financial support to our strategic Post-Traumatic Stress.
the Suicide partners by sponsoring veterans through their
Pi.evention existing programs or allowing them to expand Please reach out to me if your post would like
Initiative (Spl) their services. to host an event. I would be more than glad to
bun-"r. lyriir r."nmhfl nrm romringivH. under PVR, was assist you and post in planning an event like this.
formed to do our Below is a list of our current strategic partners.
part in making a dent in the tragic statistic of 22 • 22Zero

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