Michelle Young, a 34-year-old single mother and US Army Staff Sergeant, committed suicide on Saturday, according to a report. Gracie, Ms. Young’s 12-year-old daughter, was described by those who knew her well as having a “beautiful soul” and being a “amazing friend”.
“Michelle, an athlete and close friend, took her own life.” Michelle was a trooper, a single mother, an incredible friend, and a beautiful person who demonstrated that you never know what someone is going through or what problems they might be facing. ”
We will never be able to fill the voids in our hearts and will always be left wondering why,” Sarah Maine, a friend of Staff Sergeant Young, posted on GoFundMe.
Ms. Young posted a loving birthday message for her daughter on Instagram just before her untimely death. In addition to her time in the military, she was a well-known social media influencer with over 100,000 followers on Instagram.
She aggressively pushed for improved mental health care for US army veterans and participated in fashion brand modeling through this platform.
During Suicide Prevention Week in September, Ms. Young wrote a heartfelt essay sharing her own story and the terrible loss of her elder brother, who took his own life when she was just 14 years old. She urged anyone who were in difficulties to get help in the message.
Ms. Young was a passionate supporter of mental health, but the circumstances surrounding her death are still unknown, which leaves mourners with unanswered concerns.
