When a Mission Becomes a Movement—How One Veteran’s Struggle Led to a Lifeline for Many

What started as a simple breakfast meetup at Cracker Barrel became a movement that has saved lives. The Veterans Club, Inc. wasn’t planned—it was born out of necessity.

Jeremy Harrell saw too many of his fellow veterans losing their lives to suicide. The camaraderie they once had was gone, and with it, a crucial support system. So, he took action.

“We just started a Facebook page. That’s all it was,” Erin Harrell shares. “There was no grand plan for a nonprofit. But the need was there, and it grew. We believe it was of God’s doing, not ours.”

This conversation dives into the grassroots beginnings of the Veterans Club, its unexpected growth, and the life-changing impact it has had on those who have served. It’s a story of purpose, faith, and a commitment to never leave a brother or sister behind.

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