Former Marine Tackles Veteran Suicide Through Song After His Brother’s Death: ‘That’s My Mission’

John Preston can barely talk when he recounts losing his brother Michael, a veteran, to suicide. “I didn’t see it coming,” Preston tells PEOPLE. “He was falling apart, and I missed it.” Now, the singer-songwriter — who is also a veteran — uses his music to help prevent suicide among those who served. “I want to stop it from happening,” John says. “That’s my mission.” A former Marine, John’s musical repertoire includes songs about suicide and its aftermath, and the proceeds go to suicide-prevention charities. Read More