Founder of suicide awareness T-shirt company rips 'appalling' Delta incident that forced Marine veteran off plane: 'Deserved better'

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“To hear someone was mistreated for wearing our gear that helps pay for the memorials delivered to families of fallen heroes and therapy for veterans, is appalling,” Shaffer, a USMC vet who founded the Til Valhalla Project organization,“Miss Banks, THANK YOU for not only your service but for your support in our mission. You deserved better!”

The T-shirt, which read “Do Not Give In To The War Within. End Veteran Suicide,” was from a collection meant to bring awareness to the estimated 22 veterans who commit suicide per day.The shirt, which read “Do Not Give In To The War Within. End Veteran Suicide,” was from a collection that raised awareness of veteran suicide.A male flight attendant, however, escorted her off the plane and said the message was “threatening.

“We appreciate her patience as we continue to work to understand what occurred during this event. Most importantly, we are thankful for her service to our country,” a Delta spokesperson said.

 

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