Patrick and Teri Caserta know firsthand how it feels to lose a loved one to suicide.

Their son, Brandon, died in 2018 while serving in the Navy.

That’s why they’re making it their mission to help other service members and their families.

If you or someone you know is going through a mental health crisis, call 1-800-273-8255. If you’re veteran, you can press one and be connected to specialized options.

“if we can save one person from dying by suicide, we’re successful,” said Teri Caserta.

According to the Pentagon, 383 active duty, reservists and National Guard members died by suicide in 2021. However, that’s not including suicides from October through December as those numbers have not yet been released.

Now, the Casertas are launching the Brandon Caserta Foundation, which will look to connect troops to mental resources.