What They Are Saying: Hudson Designating Nov. 21 National Warrior Call Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) is encouraging North Carolinians to help combat the rising epidemic of veteran and active-duty military suicides. In a press conference Tuesday with Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), both highlighted legislation that designates Nov. 21, 2021 as National Warrior Call Day, a day of outreach to veterans and service members to express thanks for their service and connect them with support resources.

Read more about what they are saying below.

Tillis, Hudson call for more support to reduce suicides among military personnel, veterans

WRAL

RALEIGH — An estimated 20 active-duty service members or veterans die by suicide every day, and U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis and 8th District Congressman Richard Hudson said Tuesday that the nation needs to do more to push that number to zero.

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Both Republicans highlighted a congressional resolution naming Nov. 21 as National Warrior Call Day. The resolution urges everyone to check on a veteran or service member who may be struggling and offer support or direct them to the Veteran's Crisis Line.

NC lawmakers calling for national day to help prevent veteran suicides

WCTI

JACKSONVILLE — Politicians in our state are calling for Nov. 21st to be designated ‘National Warrior Call Day’ to raise awareness on suicide prevention among veterans and active-duty service members.

Senator Thom Tillis and Congressman Richard Hudson said there needs to be more of an individual focus on each veteran and service member in terms of treating them based on what they experienced, and checking in on their needs consistently.

Hudson, Tillis Highlight Military, Veteran Suicides, encourage National Warrior Call Day

Sandhills Sentinel

NC Lawmakers Bring Attention to Veteran Suicide

Fox 46

Senator Tillis, Rep. Hudson recognize service member and veteran suicides as an 'epidemic'

Independent Tribune

This Sunday is "National Warrior Call Day", and Senator Thom Tillis and Rep. Richard Hudson are spreading awareness about active duty and veteran suicide and why people should participate in the call day.

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Congressman Hudson said he hopes people will take the National Warrior Call Day as an opportunity to check in on loved ones, friends or even people they haven't spoken with in a while. He said recently there has been an increase in the calls, texts and chats coming in to the crisis lines specifically for veterans. He stressed that now is a crucial time to reach out. 

North Carolinians: Make a Warrior Call to help military and vets

Fayetteville Observer

Research shows that active-duty service members and vets in need of support often don’t seek help on their own. So, it is not exaggerating to say that this call could save a life.

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Thankfully, the Warrior Call effort is building momentum. Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Fayetteville-area Rep. Richard Hudson, are leading a resolution in support of National Warrior Call Day.

Lawmakers Raising Awareness For Veteran Suicide

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