Courtesy Photo September is National Suicide Prevention Month and men in rural areas have a suicide rate nearly twice the state average.
The G-R Marching Band in the Fun Days parade. Photo by Heidi Beguin
The Color Guard leads the parade for Fun Days. Photo by Heidi Beguin
Trevor Ginkens competes in the Fun Days Rodeo. Photo by Heidi Beguin
Photo by Heidi Beguin Charmayne Strong leads the ‘riderless horse’ symbolizing the passing of Angie Hoagland.
Photo by Heidi Beguin Kati Cox carries the flag for the singing of the National Anthem before the Fun Days Rodeo begins.
Photo by Heidi Beguin Rex Beguin, Kirk Beguin, and Chuck Hinn were honored by the Rushville Roping Club for all their years of dedication to the Fun Days Rodeo.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month—a time to acknowledge the lives lost to suicide, those who have struggled with suicidal thoughts, and the loved ones of those who have died by suicide. It is also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention by emphasizing a message of hope.
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