Annapolis native and Navy sailor Danny Buck took his own life in 2019 after being sexually assaulted. Danny’s mother, Betty Buck, started the HM2 Buck for Hope Foundation in his honor to fight Military Sexual Assault. Betty Buck was on the phone with her son when he died. The Eastport mother heard a gunshot end a five-hour conversation where her son revealed he was sexually assaulted.

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The Fight Against Military Sexual Assault

The issue of Sexual Assault in the military is a serious problem that has been ongoing for years. The story of Danny Buck highlights the devastating impact that sexual assault can have on individuals and their families. Betty Buck’s efforts to Fight Military Sexual assault through the HM2 Buck for Hope Foundation is an important step towards raising awareness and creating change in the military culture. More needs to be done to prevent sexual assault and support survivors in the military.

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