UW News
Sam Powers
May 18, 2018
Memorial Day events focus on veteran mental health, suicide
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For the past three years, a striking visual statement has marked Memorial Day on the University of Washington campus: thousands of miniature flags dotting the HUB lawn. The first year, student veterans placed hundreds of flags as a solemn gesture to underscore the significance of the holiday. The next year, the office of…