June 27 marked a special event at the Marshall County Area Veterans Memorial Park, dedicating the addition of a bronze statue and memorial bench in honor of the military men and women who have had or are currently suffering the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The occasion took place to recognize the month of June as PTSD Awareness Month and June 27th as PTSD Awareness Day, designated by the US Senate in 2010 to raise awareness of the mental health issues that can develop after exposure to traumatic events.
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