‘Pause for Peace’ seeks to aid those struggling with painful effects of world events

PRESS RELEASE

December 11, 2023

Milwaukee , WI — The Milwaukee VA is partnering with the War Memorial Center and the Southeastern Wisconsin Veterans Suicide Prevention Task Force to provide solace and a helping hand to those adversely affected by recent world events.

“Pause for Peace” begins at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at the War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive.

Chaplain Robert Allen, head of Chaplain Services at the Milwaukee VA, will lead a brief moment of silence at the center’s Eternal Flame memorial (Mason Street level) as the community comes together to pause and pray for peace this holiday season.

The goal is to provide mental health support to those struggling to cope with world events, including attacks on U.S. military bases, regional conflicts and human atrocities. Support and resources — for Veterans as well as the general population — will be available.

Event information, as well as a resource flyer, can be found here: Events - War Memorial Center

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NOTE TO MEDIA: Please share this on your event calendars. Coverage of this event is welcome. To make arrangements, contact War Memorial President/CEO Dan Buttery: DButtery@WarMemorialCenter.org or 414-273-5533. Chaplain Allen and Milwaukee VA mental health staff also will be available for interviews.

Media contacts

David Walter, Public Affairs Specialist

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