Lcpl D. A. Short, 28 April 1989 ~ 29 August 2012.  3rd Battalion, 6th Marine, Lima Company, 2nd Platoon––Infantry  After two back to back deployments into Afghanistan, he faced the brutal front line battles of Helmand Province (Marjah), this young Marine returned home–honorable discharge in hand. But the battle for him had just begun. 6 months later & the day before my birthday, he took his own life.

He was 23 years old.

 An article appeared on the web soon after featuring his story and an interview of his CO. The title of the article was eerily called: “The 8,000 Mile Sniper Shot.” There’s another picture of him on page 2. 

Rest Easy, my friend. You are missed.

Francesca Van der Geldoriginally shared on Google Plus. Although my blog focuses on our military, this article has the warning signs for teen and elderly suicides. There is a…