Officials Investigating Deaths of 4 Soldiers

Fort Cavazos Suicide Death Investigations

Officials from the III Armored Corps confirmed in a press statement that the Department of Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is looking into the tragic deaths of four soldiers stationed at Fort Cavazos. The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is working with off-post law enforcement to examine two of the four deaths.

The names of the soldiers have not been released, but they were all assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division. The deaths occurred within the last two weeks.

Community Mourns Loss of Soldiers

The community in Killeen is full of people who know what it's like to lose a fellow soldier to suicide. In recent years, the city has seen a number of suicides among military personnel.

"It's heartbreaking," said retired U.S. Army veteran Eddie Sherman. "It's something that we never want to see happen."

Sherman lost a fellow soldier to suicide several years ago. He said it's important to remember that suicide is a preventable tragedy.

"If you're struggling, please reach out for help," he said. "There are people who care about you and want to help you."

The Fight Against Suicide

The fight against suicide in the military goes far beyond the gates of Fort Cavazos. For many service members, the stress of balancing home life with military service can be hard to deal with.

"They're doing what they think they have to do to progress their military career or provide a better way for their family," said Sherman. "But there are still the issues that are in your home. They don't go away. They don't get put on pause just because you got deployed."

The State VFW Suicide Prevention Committee is working to prevent suicides among military personnel. The committee provides resources and support to service members who are struggling.

"We're here to help," said Tracey Brown Greene, State VFW Suicide Prevention Committee Chair. "We want to make sure that everyone knows that they're not alone."

Getting Help

If you are a service member who is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help. There are many resources available to you.

You can talk to your chain of command.
You can call the Military Crisis Line at 988.

Please know that you are not alone. There is help available.

Conclusion

The deaths of these four soldiers are a tragedy. It is important to remember that suicide is a preventable tragedy. If you are struggling, please reach out for help. There are people who care about you and want to help you.