Florida post marches to raise awareness of veteran suicide

Community involvement, city hall support vital to continuation of program during COVID-19 precautions in Winter Garden, Fla.
Sea Cadets perform a flag-retirement ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Winter Garden, Fla., during the opening of the fourth annual Challenge 22 event. Photo by Jeff Stoffer/The American Legion
Sea Cadets perform a flag-retirement ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Winter Garden, Fla., during the opening of the fourth annual Challenge 22 event. Photo by Jeff Stoffer/The American Legion
Members of Lady Lake American Post 347 Honor Guard fold the flag before it is presented to Dr. Giovanni Valez in honor of his father, who took his own life the week before the Challenge 22 event in Winter Garden, Fla. Photo by Jeff Stoffer/The American Legion
Members of Lady Lake American Post 347 Honor Guard fold the flag before it is presented to Dr. Giovanni Valez in honor of his father, who took his own life the week before the Challenge 22 event in Winter Garden, Fla. Photo by Jeff Stoffer/The American Legion
Dr. Giovanni Valez clutches the flag he was presented at the opening ceremony of the Challenge 22 event on Nov. 14, 2020. Photo by Jeff Stoffer/The American Legion
Dr. Giovanni Valez clutches the flag he was presented at the opening ceremony of the Challenge 22 event on Nov. 14, 2020. Photo by Jeff Stoffer/The American Legion
Walkers depart Veterans Memorial Park in Winter Garden, Fla., for their 2.2-mile Challenge 22 march to raise awareness about veteran suicide. Photo by Jeff Stoffer/The American Legion
Walkers depart Veterans Memorial Park in Winter Garden, Fla., for their 2.2-mile Challenge 22 march to raise awareness about veteran suicide. Photo by Jeff Stoffer/The American Legion
Marchers of all ages and multiple service dogs make the 2.2-mile trek through Winter Garden, Fla., during the Challenge 22 event on Nov. 14, 2020. Photo by Jeff Stoffer/The American Legion
Marchers of all ages and multiple service dogs make the 2.2-mile trek through Winter Garden, Fla., during the Challenge 22 event on Nov. 14, 2020. Photo by Jeff Stoffer/The American Legion
American Legion-supported Sea Cadets join the Challenge 22 walk to raise awareness about veteran suicide. Photo by Jeff Stoffer/The American Legion
American Legion-supported Sea Cadets join the Challenge 22 walk to raise awareness about veteran suicide. Photo by Jeff Stoffer/The American Legion
Post-9/11 Air Force and Marine Corps combat veteran Damon Friedman, founder of SOF Missions, passes Post 63 during the 2.2 mile Challenge 22 march on Nov. 14, 2020. Photo by Jeff Stoffer/The American Legion
Post-9/11 Air Force and Marine Corps combat veteran Damon Friedman, founder of SOF Missions, passes Post 63 during the 2.2 mile Challenge 22 march on Nov. 14, 2020. Photo by Jeff Stoffer/The American Legion
Bob Collet, a Patriot Guard member attached to American Legion Post 259, waves to Winter Garden, Fla., spectators during the Challenge 22 walk on Nov. 14, 2020. Collet walked in honor another Patriot Guard member and PTSD awareness advocate who passed away earlier this year. Photo by Jeff Stoffer/The American Legion
Bob Collet, a Patriot Guard member attached to American Legion Post 259, waves to Winter Garden, Fla., spectators during the Challenge 22 walk on Nov. 14, 2020. Collet walked in honor another Patriot Guard member and PTSD awareness advocate who passed away earlier this year. Photo by Jeff Stoffer/The American Legion