On Monday, Pacific Mayor Leanne Guier, above, standing far left, presented a proclamation to A Hero’s Promise, recognizing July as Veteran Suicide Awareness Month and helping to bring attention to a nationwide problem.

With Guier, are, from left: City Council President David Storaasli; Clay Williams, from A Hero’s Promise; City Council member Stacy Oliveira; City Council member Kerry Garberding; Mayor Pro Tem Katie Garberding; Angel Williams, from A Hero’s Promise; City Council member Don Thomson; Justin Williams, from A Hero’s Promise; and City Council member Clint Steiger.