Yes, it truly is a shame that he killed himself. It's a horror that 22 veterans commit suicide A DAY!
Suicide Rate Among Vets and Active Duty Military Jumps - Now 22 A Day - Forbes
Outreach efforts exist Veterans Crisis Line | Hotline, Online Chat & Text but many folks slip thru the cracks, refusing help, or just do not know about about it.
OldGoat, maybe you got something there.