TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health reports the suicide rate of first responders is more than two times higher than the overall rate of working-age Floridians.
A Manatee County family grieving the loss of their loved one, who died by suicide in 2015, has made it their mission to help support the mental health of law enforcement officers and firefighters.
Heath Perry and his mother, Kathy Perry say they founded Lt. Joe Perry Lives, LLC in honor of their late brother and son to help support those who serve…