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Ca-Asia Lane Suicide Prevention Speaker 10 a.m., Sept. 6 Thurman Auditorium
August 30, 2018
It’s back to school time
Suicide survivor, author speaks Sept. 6 By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Ca-Asia Lane, suicide survivor advocate and author speaks at 10 a.m., Sept. 6 in Thurman Auditorium. Lane is a retired Army commissioned military police officer whose husband died by suicide in 2008. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., Lane said ahead of her visit. “It’s estimated that for every suicide, six survivors are immediately affected, at a minimum,” Lane said. “This can grow, depending on the person who is lost and how they affected society, overall.” She added the impact designer Kate Spade’s recent suicide had on her. Lane’s theme for survivors is “hope, help, and healing,” which encompasses the survivor’s perspective, she said, and is also for those who are suffering and need help. Photo by Paul Lara
Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander, greets students at Fort Belvoir Primary School for the first day of classes, Tuesday.
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Save the dates! All these events are open to everyone. Ice cream social tonight Belvoir Home Educators Today, 6:30-8 p.m., Fairfax Community Center 10265 Fairfax Drive Register, sign up for activities, pay dues
Mass Casualty exercise Near Specker Field House Sept. 6, morning Conducted by Garrison and Belvoir Hospital
9/11 Remembrance
Belvoir Chapel 12th Street 9-11 a.m., Open for meditation 11:30 a.m., Remembrance service
Monthly Newcomers’ Orientation Sept. 11, 9 a.m.-noon Community Center Open to everyone Relocation Assistance, 571-231-7027