Red Star Foundation

VETERAN SUICIDE

Since 2001, almost 150 THOUSAND veterans have died due to suicide. Leaving over 1 MILLION loved ones to grieve and ask WHY?

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Honoring The

FORGOTTEN FAMILIES

There are over 1 MILLION family members and loved ones impacted by veteran suicides.

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First Responders

PROTECT & SERVE

Each year approximately 500 first responders take their own life. Including nearly 200 police and 100 firefighters.

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Suicide Prevention

270K ATTEMPTS

There are over 270 THOUSAND military, veteran and first responder attempted suicides in the United States annually.

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Veterans Die by Suicide Annually

Honoring the Forgotten Families

About Red Star Foundation

Every day, an average of 44 veterans die by suicide. Over 16,000 deaths each year. This staggering number doesn’t include the 500+ active military members and 500 first responders who also die by suicide annually. Leaving a void in the hearts of millions of loved ones, while creating pain and grief that ripple through families and communities.

The Red Star Foundation is a nationwide organization dedicated to honoring and supporting the families and loved ones of current military, veterans, and first responders who have tragically lost a loved one to suicide.

Our mission is to honor the forgotten families and provide critical resources to build a strong community that meets the needs of survivors. Through education, training, suicide awareness and prevention programs, bereavement and grief support, and peer-to-peer networking, we are committed to fostering healing and hope.

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Red Star Voices

THE POWER OF A STORY

Surviving family and friends share their stories, their heart and their grief about losing a loved one. Throughout these stories, families reflect on their approaches to grief and the healing process, while also acknowledging the importance of community and culture. Their insights show that, through resilience and support, suicide loss survivors can find understanding, meaning, and even joy in their lives while continuing to honor the lives of those they have lost.

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A Symbol of Honor, Healing, and Hope

Red Star Banner

The Red Star Banner is a powerful emblem of remembrance, connection, and healing for families of military personnel, veterans, and first responders who have lost a loved one to suicide. More than a flag, it serves as a visible acknowledgment of grief, a bridge out of silence, and a symbol of unity in the face of tragedy.

Displaying the Red Star Banner provides emotional comfort and a sense of recognition for those navigating unimaginable loss. It offers a dignified, stigma-free way to express grief—fighting silence with visibility and fostering awareness around mental health in the military, veteran, and first responder communities.

By embracing terms like Red Star Family, Red Star Wives, and Red Star Moms, we are reshaping the language around suicide loss. These empowering titles reduce stigma, promote solidarity, and encourage open conversations about mental health and healing.

The Red Star Banner is not just a tribute, it’s a movement toward compassion, connection, and change.

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