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We are inspired by @TalindaB's courage--and Chester's spirit. 40% of @IAVA members know a vet who's died by suicide: iava.org/campaign/comba…

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Chester was a true leader in helping @IAVA's #CampaignToCombatSuicide and in our fight to pass the #ClayHuntSAV act: iava.org/savact/

Chester was gentle and thoughtful...he met thousands of vets through @linkinpark's partnerhsip w @IAVA..he was always patient and kind...

Chester & @linkinpark invited hundreds of @IAVA vets to submit their photos to create this entire Wastelands video:

In city after city, Chester stopped the show to tell vets we were appreciated, loved and that he had our back: youtube.com/embed/zXDTIfwj…

Our 9/11 show in Irvine was one of the most moving things I've ever been a part of. Chester NEVER forgot us. We'll NEVER forget him. @IAVA

Chester brought it every night. Always remembered to stop and care. Here's another talk from a huge show in Denver: youtube.com/embed/NNoEEsoC…

Here's Sacramento: And Dallas: These talks gave vets hope and saved some lives.

Chester and the ENTIRE LP crew was 100% down & AMAZING. @mikeshinoda & I kicked it off announcing it on @billmaher:

More from the #RealTime backstage with @mikeshinoda about the kickoff of #LPforVets and #IAVAconvoy back in 2014:

The connection btw Chester our vets was so real. I've been around lots of artists. Chester & the guys REALLY cared: militarytimes.com/off-duty/movie…

See more about the numbers, what @IAVA members experience, what we're doing to fight suicide, and how you can help: iava.org/campaign/comba…

Vets & civilians, we're all in this together. And you are not alone! We have each other's back in fighting suicide:

For this #SuicidePreventionMonth especially, reach out to @IAVA IAVA.org/RRRP, @CrisisTextLine or VCL: veteranscrisisline.net