Freedom Fest to include veteran suicide prevention info

District Attorney David Hoovler, and Carl LoFaro and Lenox Okall of the Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System recently announced that the Orange County Veteran Suicide Prevention Coalition will have two spots at the July 19 Freedom Fest where veterans can get information: a table in the lodge and another one in the vendor field during the fireworks show.

Freedom Fest will take place at Thomas Bull Memorial Park (211 Route 416, Montgomery) starting at 4 p.m. July 19, and feature live music, food trucks, fireworks, and more.

The coalition is also partnering with several other veteran groups and government agencies during Freedom Fest to pass out information on upcoming local veteran events, activities, and benefits. The Coalition will have information on hand from the Veterans Administration, Mission 22, Hudson Valley Honor Flight, Clear Path for Veterans, Vet Center, DAV, Navy Federal Credit Union, Heroes, Cowboys & Companions, INC. and others. Orange County Clerk Kelly Eskew will also have applications for the Orange County Veterans Discount Program available at the information table. The Orange County Veterans Service Agency, administrated by Christian Farrell, will have handouts about the services they provide to Orange County veterans as well.

In addition, the District Attorney’s office will have booklets to pass out on preventing senior citizen fraud and materials on the opioid crisis.

“I am proud of the work that the Orange County Veteran Suicide Prevention Coalition has done for Orange County veterans and their families and of the strong support that has been provided to the coalition by the citizens and businesses of Orange County,” said District Attorney Hoovler.