As America celebrates Memorial day by having cookouts and heading to the beach, a few of the more patriotic among us will honor those American soldiers who died in armed conflicts. With a staggering statistic that more soldiers are dying via suicide when they return home, versus on the battlefield, this is a very moving piece of content. David Guttenfelder has spent a decade plus as a conflict reporter. He's recently started documenting the conflict at home. Switching from images of battlefield horrors, to quieter, more desperate scenarios: the houses and towns where these vets grew up. Heartbreaking.
This piece is done for Mission 22, who have made it their mission to create awareness for vets suffering from PTSD, and end veteran suicide in America.
Client: Mission 22
Agency: CPB