Red Star Foundation: Hope, Recognition and Connection

America's Warrior Partnership's Operation Deep Dive analysis estimates that more than 16,000 former service members die each year from suicide and self-injury mortality, about 44 per day. That estimate is broader than the VA's official count of veteran suicide deaths, and it doesn't include the 500+ active military members and 500 first responders who also die by suicide annually.

The Red Star Foundation is a nationwide organization dedicated to honoring and supporting the families and loved ones of current military members, veterans, and first responders who have tragically lost a loved one to suicide. In addition to survivor support, the Foundation works to prevent suicide through education, advocacy, community outreach, and partnerships that promote mental health awareness, early intervention, and access to support resources within military, veteran, and first responder communities.

The Red Star Service Banner is a powerful symbol of hope, recognition, and connection for families who have lost a loved one to current military, veteran, or first responder suicide. More than a banner, it represents a national movement to honor the forgotten families, break the silence surrounding suicide loss, and ensure no family is left to grieve alone.

For too long, families affected by veteran suicide, military suicide, and first responder suicide have endured unimaginable loss without the recognition or support they deserve. The Red Star Service Banner changes that by providing a visible symbol of remembrance, dignity, and belonging. It honors the lives lost while recognizing the families left behind.

Through the Red Star Foundation, these families become part of a growing nationwide community known as Red Star Families. Whether they identify as Red Star Wives, Red Star Moms, Red Star Dads, or Red Star Children, they share a common bond built on understanding, compassion, and connection.

The Red Star Service Banner also plays an important role in suicide awareness, prevention, and healing. By reducing stigma, encouraging open conversations about mental health, and connecting families with others who understand their experiences, we help address the isolation and increased suicide risk that can follow the loss of a loved one.

The Red Star Service Banner is more than a symbol of remembrance. It is a symbol of hope, recognition, and connection - and a promise that no Red Star Family will be forgotten.