Links Mentioned: May 8-9, 2021

Links mentioned during News on 6's newscasts for May 8 & 9, 2021.

Saturday, May 8

Green Country Veteran Who Died By Suicide Honored With Memorial

There is a memorial in Broken Arrow for a veteran who died by suicide. The memorial was erected to raise awareness for other veterans who are going through crisis.

The silhouette unveiling Saturday was an ongoing effort by "Mission 22," a nonprofit that focuses on veterans who suffer from PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.

If you’d like to find out how you can support Mission 22 in their fight to help veterans with PTSD, click here.  

Sunday, May 9

Mother's Day Weekend Is Somber Reminder For Some Tulsa Moms

It's a mother’s worst nightmare. Studies indicate about 250 women will get the call this Mother's Day that their child died from a drug overdose. 

If you’d like more information on how to get help for substance abuse, click here.

For more information on scientific research on drug abuse and addiction, click here.