I don't really know what to say. A friend of mine and fellow military veteran just died in police custody because he had a 'Mental health episode' as a society we can and should do better! My friend had children that will never see their dad again! #supportforveterans #mentalhealth #needlessdeath - ThreadSky

richdunbar.ca • 9 hours ago

I don't really know what to say. A friend of mine and fellow military veteran just died in police custody because he had a 'Mental health episode' as a society we can and should do better! My friend had children that will never see their dad again! #supportforveterans #mentalhealth #needlessdeath

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shawnbarnes76.bsky.social•7 hours ago

I am so sorry to hear this! I have vets in my family and 2 have mental health challenges as a result. To this day one uncle refuses to talk about his time in Vietnam and he reacts at times to certain triggers. Never harms anyone but it makes me afraid that he could be harmed. They deserve support!

richdunbar.ca•6 hours ago

You are absolutely right! Hopefully, something good can come out of this, and society can see just how important mental health services are!

shawnbarnes76.bsky.social•3 hours ago

My Dad is an Air Force veteran and lives near a VA hospital where he received medical care and suddenly most services are no longer provided at this facility so he has to travel an hour now just for the basics and his car just broke down. This is so close to my heart. Thank you for your efforts! 🙏🏽

davidgruberg.bsky.social•42 minutes ago

I'm so sorry for your loss of your friend, and feel for his family. The world is an uncaring place when priorities are on the wrong things.

brokwindsor.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Cops “Serve and Protect” people having mental episodes to death a lot.

Sorry about your friend from a fellow veteran.

richdunbar.ca•6 hours ago

I don't blame them. My friend was a gentle giant. When I first met him years ago , I was intimidated myself. I do wish I had gotten that wellness check instead of him.