But those hands will never be held by the intended audience, his dad, Chief Petty Officer James Shelton.
Carnes, who has worked with TAPS for 10 years, says the annual event is part of an ongoing commitment to healing, connecting mentors and mental health advocates with families of survivors. According to the Department of Veteran Affairs, in 2020, 6,146 veterans died by suicide, 57% higher than that of nonveteran adults."The way that they understand or grieve is all different, but what's wonderful is we have just amazing people around us that can give the support for these kids and adults alike, because everybody grieves in their own way," Carnes said.
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