Kessler, Hargrove, others speak at suicide prevention event at Franklin Field

Safer Home Coalition kicked off statewide campaign in Aberdeen Sunday morning

Former 24th District State Representative Lynn Kessler of Hoquiam speaks at the Safer Homes Coalition suicide prevention event at Franklin Field in Aberdeen Sunday morning. Behind her is 2nd Amendment Foundation founder Alan Gottlieb. To Kessler’s left is 24th District State Senator Jim Hargrove (D-Hoquiam). Behind him is 33rd District Representative Tina Orwall (D-Auburn). The focus was removing the means of suicide by securing firearms and opioids and how to spot the warning signs of depression. Visitors got an education and were given free gun and prescription pill bottle locks.