Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, we remember our fallen soldiers. Many have died in combat, but increasingly, for off-duty members of the National Guard and Army Reserves, soldiers are dying by their own hands. Nationally, the number of those who've committed suicide has nearly doubled from 80 in 2009 to 145 last year. (NPR)

Ways you can help:

• Return the Favor (VFW Foundation)
• Not Alone--"provides programs, resources and services to warriors and families impacted by combat stress and PTSD through a confidential and anonymous community."  And through August you can donate through Groupon
• Operation First Response
• Disabled American Vets
• Freedom Is Not Free
• Intrepid Fallen Heroes
• National Military Family Association

This is just a small list, there are a whole lot of organizations out there that provide all kinds of assistance.  If you're donating, always remember to do your due diligence and verify an organization, you can check many of them here or here.