We all know about the combat-related deaths related to the war.  But combat isn’t the only killer. Suicide rates are the highest since 1980 (when rates began to be tracked). Of the 143 deaths in 2008, two-thirds were either deployed at the time of death or had been deployed previously. The rate within the military, specifically army & marines, is *TWICE* that of the civilian world.

Tomorrow, April 8, the Army Chief of Chaplains has declared a day of prayer and fasting for our soldiers. Please keep our soldiers in your prayers tomorrow. And please pass this information (or send them the link here) on to others who may be interested in participating.

An article about it:

http://christianpost.com/Society/Church-state/2009/04/chaplain-declares-day-of-prayer-fasting-for-u-s-army-07/index.html

The proclamation:

http://www.militaryministry.org/wp-content/uploads/proclaimation-to-pray-and-fast-mar-09.pdf

Some articles about the suicide rates:

http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/03/military_suicide_rates_congress_031809/

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/04/AR2008090403333.html

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