Suicide is the tenth highest cause of death in the United States, but is often overlooked or is considered too sensitive  to talk about. I know a lot of people have mixed opinions of the subject, but I personally have always had the question of "Why?". I have yet to talk to someone about this without them saying they either know someone whom took their own life or know someone who's family member and/or close friend took their own life.

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   In 2008, my brother unfortunately made the decision to take his own life. The day after his death, my family and I decided we wanted to have a benefit concert in Colton's memory to celebrate his life. Two weeks after his passing, we had the 1st Annual Colton McBride Sunday Funday Jam. The following year, we started a charity golf tournament; The Colton McBride Sunday Funday Classic and eventually decided to form the Colton McBride Memorial, Inc.; a non-profit organization that raises funds in his name for suicide prevention.