660 Flags for Veterans Who Couldn't Wait | Lexington News

Six hundred sixty American flags stand at Tower Park in Fort Thomas, each honoring a veteran lost to suicide — a heartbreaking reminder that service doesn’t guarantee survival after deployment. Deb Winkler, whose son Matthew died by suicide a decade ago, leads the charge for change, exposing how systemic barriers leave veterans stranded without help. The Northern Kentucky coalition’s “Flags for the Forgotten” event calls for action — not just sympathy — urging neighbors to listen, offer meals, or simply show up. As September Suicide Prevention Month kicks off, their mission is clear: prevent more deaths through community, education, and advocacy. Help is available — call 988 and press 1, or text 838255. These flags scream one message: suicide is preventable — with support, it can be stopped. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce7618048fad0f6d