CHANNAHON, Ill. (AP) — A state park in northern Illinois will soon be home to a memorial for military veterans who have committed suicide after suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
The (Joliet) Herald-News reports that the $80,000 Forgotten Warrior Memorial Wall at Channahon State Park was funded through private donations to Chicago-based nonprofit K9s For Veteran Warriors.
K9s For Veteran Warriors CEO Michael Tellerino says it’s appropriate to have memorials for veterans who’ve lost their lives in battle, but that those who have ended their lives after suffering from PTSD are often left out.
The memorial is expected to open in November.
