Those affected by the loss of their loved ones due to suicide can be a part of a memorial service being held in Goulburn next month.
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"This memorial service is not only for people we might have lost this year, but it is also a time to remember those we might have lost early on in our lives. Over the last 12 months, we have come across several families Goulburn which have been affected by suicide," Daniel Strickland, member of Goulburn Suicide Prevention Network, said.
The memorial service will be held for the second year.
"During the memorial service held last year, we had families come along that had lost their adult children to suicide. These were young people in their early 30s and 40s. To see families come together, connect and share stories makes them realise that they are not alone in the community," Mr Strickland said.
"Another important part of the memorial service is showing the community that we are there to stand with them and support them."
The memorial service, being held for the second year, is being organised by Goulburn and District Suicide Prevention Network in partnership with RJ Sidney Craig.
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"It is a way of giving back to the community. We are always there to help them and if they need that extra care," John Crooks from RJ Sidney Craig said.
"They are there at that time when suicide hits people's families. They are there to support those families through that process. It's a great synergy between the two of us to work together to support the community," Mr Strickland said.
Cr Carol James, who is a member of the Goulburn District and Suicide Prevention Network, feels that the memorial service like this will tell the families that there are other people there as well and we are there to support them.
The service will be held at Craig's Hill Chapel in Goulburn from 5:30pm on February 10.
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