1st Annual Lansing 22K
Donation protected
On Christmas, 2016, Joshua Thomas Miller left his home in Tollhouse, CA, and drove deep into the Sierra National Forest to end his life.
At 35 years old, one month shy of his 36th birthday, Josh had been separated from the Marine Corps for close to thirteen years. During this time, he had become a father to a wonderful son, graduated and worked for University of California – Berkeley, and was a friend to all. Josh’s philosophy was that we are all brothers and sisters, and we should all be there to help each other in times of need.
Beneath his success, Josh was struggling with an internal battle, one he had been fighting since his time in the Corps. This is something that many veterans are experiencing, whether they were in combat or not. So many, that 20 veterans die by suicide every day, as well as two active/reserve service members.
Additionally, there is another community that is ten times more likely to die by suicide, first responders. These men and women, like our veterans, are faced with unimaginable situations on a daily basis, and many of them struggle with similar internal battles.
This walk is the starting point for the Love Josh Foundation, a non-profit organization that will assist in bringing awareness to veteran and first responder suicide, as well as assist veterans in the mid-Michigan area transition back to the civilian environment.
At 35 years old, one month shy of his 36th birthday, Josh had been separated from the Marine Corps for close to thirteen years. During this time, he had become a father to a wonderful son, graduated and worked for University of California – Berkeley, and was a friend to all. Josh’s philosophy was that we are all brothers and sisters, and we should all be there to help each other in times of need.
Beneath his success, Josh was struggling with an internal battle, one he had been fighting since his time in the Corps. This is something that many veterans are experiencing, whether they were in combat or not. So many, that 20 veterans die by suicide every day, as well as two active/reserve service members.
Additionally, there is another community that is ten times more likely to die by suicide, first responders. These men and women, like our veterans, are faced with unimaginable situations on a daily basis, and many of them struggle with similar internal battles.
This walk is the starting point for the Love Josh Foundation, a non-profit organization that will assist in bringing awareness to veteran and first responder suicide, as well as assist veterans in the mid-Michigan area transition back to the civilian environment.
Organizer
Sarah Kathleen
Organizer
Eaton Rapids, MI
