One veteran, who is no stranger to death, addresses suicide prevention for others in the military.
Josh Abbatoye is a retired military veteran and a purple heart recipient who served 17 years.
He is also one of many veterans who has considered suicide.
"Your body's numb, nothing else matters and you don't feel appreciated," said Abbatoye.
Abbatoye said his service in the military has impacted all of his suicidal thoughts.
"It’s not natural, it’s kind of what I'm getting to. So, when you're going and seeing death all around you and actually doing the shooting and killing," said Abbatoye.
Eric Meyer, Associate Director for the Warriors Research Institute, said about 20 veterans per day die by suicide.
Abbatoye said his own experience with suicidal thoughts and experience with death inspired him to start Spotless Crime Clean Up with his wife.
The organization specializes in cleaning traumatic situations.
"We can be personal with the families we deal with. They're not our clients. They're not our customers. They're families. Those are families that we take personally to help start getting them on their right path," said Abbatoye.
If it wasn't for his family, Josh said he wouldn't be alive.
"My wife my kids and I don't want to leave that," said Abbatoye.
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