'The war continues': How Florence is honoring veterans lost to suicide this Veterans Day

'The war continues': How Florence is honoring veterans lost to suicide this Veterans Day

In Florence, 242 dog tags hang from the Witness Tree to remember veterans lost to suicide and raise awareness of veteran mental health.

Florence raises awareness for veteran suicide

The City of Florence is raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention. This month, the city collaborated with Florence Christian Church to conduct the 11-day ceremony, “The Witness Tree.” The program started on Nov. 1 and the final ceremony took place Nov. 11 at 8 a.m. at the Florence Government Center Campus. The city holds the […]