Army Combat Medic & Iraq War Veteran, SPC Juan Mardikian holds the SAR Flag for all to see on Memorial Day, to remember those military and Veterans lost to suicide.

American Legion Post 340 in Pensacola, Florida flies the SAR Flag to honor and remember those Military and Veterans lost to suicide.

VFW Post 1865 in Kenosha, Wisconsin flies the SAR Flag to honor and remember those Military and Veterans lost to suicide.

The SAR Flag is shown here as part of a Memorial Day ceremony in Missouri.

Pictured from left to right:

SAR Flag Creator and Founder Kevin W. Hertell, Medal of Honor recipient, USMC Corporal Kyle Carpenter, USMC Corporal Noah Currier, VFW Post 1384 Sr. Vice Commanderand SAR Board Member Joe Braskey

This is our founder’s Army truck at the staging area just before the start of the NYC Veterans Day Parade. Standing in the truck bed is our friend & SAR Flag supporter, U.S. Army Reserves Sergeant First Class, Greg Williams. Greg is also the Manager of Strategic Communication at the NYC Dept. of Veterans’ Services.

This is another photo our founder’s Army truck at the staging area just before the start of the NYC Veterans Day Parade. We were placed just behind the USO in the motorcade. Standing in the truck bed is our friend & SAR Flag supporter, U.S. Army Reserves Sergeant First Class, Greg Williams. Greg is also the Manager of Strategic Communication at the NYC Dept. of Veterans’ Services.

In this photo from left to right:

Far left: Vinny Martinez Sr., American Legion Commander, Glen Cove Post 76

Left middle: Jenn Ryan, behind her: SAR Founder Kevin W. Hertell

Right middle: Army Ranger, Chris Levi, behind him: Joe Moore, member of American Legion Post 76 & VFW post 347

Far right: SAR Flag Corp. VP Fred Nielsen, behind him:

Glen Cove Councilman, Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews

This photo was sent in to us from Steven, from CA. Steven is a disabled Army Veteran (12B) of the OIF Campaign. We thank him for his service and support.

This is a photo of our founder and SAR Flag creator, Kevin W. Hertell at American Legion Post 655 in Pennsylvania. American Legion Post 655 members are now supporters of the SAR Flag. We cannot thank them enough for their support.

This is a photo of our founder, Kevin Hertell, along with VFW members and Veterans from World War 2, the Korean War, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. (One Veteran served in WW2 and the Korean War) They are now supporters of the SAR Flag. We cannot thank them enough for their support.

This photo was the introduction of the SAR Flag to the general public. We marched with Veterans, Active Duty & Civilian volunteers.

This is our founder along with the Mayor and Board of Trustees, of New Paltz, NY. On this night, the village of New Paltz introduced a Resolution in support of NY State Senate Bill S6712 to designate 9/22 as Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Day. Also in this photo are Veterans that served in Vietnam, Iraq & Afghanistan that showed up to support the SAR Flag and the resolution for September 22nd.

This is our founder with Veterans that served in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are now supporters of the SAR Flag.

Inspired by the SAR Flag, NY State Senator Metzger introduced legislation to designate September 22nd as Veterans Suicide Awareness & Remembrance Day. By creating an annual observance, we recognize & remember those Veterans lost, elevate this issue in the public consciousness & bring attention to the need to work on prevention. On that day we can honor our Fallen Veterans & their Families and forever remember their life & service to our great nation.

This photo was taken at the 2019 Sail Ahead Event in Northport, New York. The mission of Sail Ahead is to use sailing and the ocean as a therapeutic platform to help heal PTSD suffering Veterans, and create PTSD and Veteran suicide awareness. There were 43 boats, 109 Veterans, 43 Skippers and over 140 guests, totaling over 350 people!

This is Ali & Chad Tucker and their kids, out of California. Chad lost his brother, Adam, an Air Force Veteran, to suicide in 2016. They now have a symbol to represent their loved one’s sacrifice, as well as Honoring Adam and their family. The Tucker family are now proud supporters of the SAR Flag.

This photo is from Shawn, out of Texas. He is a retired Air Force Veteran with tours to Iraq & Afghanistan. Shawn is also a suicide survivor and he sent in this picture proudly displaying his SAR Flag in front of the USS Lexington Museum in Corpus Christi, TX. Shawn is now a proud supporter of the SAR Flag.

This is Brian, Chris, Joe & Dan. They are four U.S. Veterans that make up a business called Four Brothers Mead; out of Missouri and they are now proud supporters of the SAR Flag.

This is a photo from Dave, at the Wounded Warrior/Soldier Ride in July, 2019, in Babylon, NY. Thanks, Dave, for your SAR Flag support and helping to raise awareness of the Veteran Suicide Epidemic.