Hiding Behind a Smile

Only those closest to us may know how we truly feel. Such was the story of Army Sgt. Matthew Patton, who smiled and laughed a lot, his parents say. But he also exhibited many warning signs leading up to his suicide -- signs that were missed by those who could have stopped it.

[clarencelsmith]

We must always try to reach out and touch a veteran in need

[annebradley]

Life is how you paint it. Sometimes you need other colors, different brushes, different canvas to keep painting.