Lights for Lives lights up the sky

Airmen and their families from Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi release lanterns during Laterns for Lives on the Biloxi, Mississippi beachfront, Sept. 29, 2017, an event to honor the lives of those who committed suicide. The event was hosted by the mental health clinic from Keesler Air Force Base and was attended by base leadership and people from the local community. September is Suicide Prevention Month and this event aimed to bring awareness to the disease and encourage people to seek help if they need it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)

Lights for Lives lights up the sky

Col. Debra Lovette, 81st Training Wing commander, lights a candle with Senior Airman Baylee Campbell, 81st Security Forces Squadron visitor control center clerk, during Lights for Lives on Biloxi Beach Sept. 29, 2017, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Candles and sky lanterns were lit to raise awareness and to give remembrance to those who were lost to suicide and to help those who have dealt with suicidal thoughts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Travis Beihl)

Lanterns for Lives

Airmen and their families from Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi hold candles during Laterns for Lives on the Biloxi, Mississippi beachfront, Sept. 29, 2017, an event to honor the lives of those who committed suicide. The event was hosted by the mental health clinic from Keesler Air Force Base and was attended by base leadership and people from the local community. September is Suicide Prevention Month and this event aimed to bring awareness to the disease and encourage people to seek help if they need it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)

Lights for Lives lights up the sky

Keesler personnel and Biloxi citizens release sky lanterns during Lights for Lives on Biloxi Beach Sept. 29, 2017, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Candles and sky lanterns were lit to raise awareness and to give remembrance to those who were lost to suicide and to help those who have dealt with suicidal thoughts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Travis Beihl)

Lights for Lives lights up the sky

A candle burns during Lights for Lives on Biloxi Beach Sept. 29, 2017, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Candles and sky lanterns were lit to raise awareness and to give remembrance to those who were lost to suicide and to help those who have dealt with suicidal thoughts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Travis Beihl)

Lights for Lives lights up the sky

Airmen and their families from Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi release lanterns during Lights for Lives on the Biloxi, Mississippi beachfront, Sept. 29, 2017, an event to honor the lives of those who committed suicide. The event was hosted by the mental health clinic from Keesler Air Force Base and was attended by base leadership and people from the local community. September is Suicide Prevention Month and this event aimed to bring awareness to the disease and encourage people to seek help if they need it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)

Lights for Lives lights up the sky

Published Oct. 2, 2017
By Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane & Senior Airman Travis Beihl
81st Trainging Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss --