On Sept. 21, Suffolk County Legis. Chad Lennon and several supporters completed a nearly 26-hour, 66-mile walk. The walk, to raise awareness about veterans’ suicides, began at the Orient Point firehouse and ended at the Armed Forces Plaza in Hauppauge.

Lennon, a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve, sought to highlight that not all wounds suffered by military personnel are visible. It is important to honor those who have served, those currently serving, and to remember those who passed while struggling with mental health issues.

Bravo to everyone who completed the full 66 miles. I showed my support by walking 25 miles. As a member of the armed forces, I served alongside a diverse group of men and women who shared the common commitment to honor their oath to preserve, protect, a

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