Natrona County Suicide Prevention Task Force

Photos from the 19th Annual 'Breaking the Silence Walk,' sponsored by the Natrona County Suicide Prevention Task Force.

As of December 1, 33 people have killed themselves in Natrona County. The previous high was 31.

In its 18 years of existence in Natrona County, the 'Breaking the Silence' walk has offered survivors of suicide an opportunity to remember their loved ones, to honor them, and to maybe, just maybe, offer them some semblance of peace.

The 'Breaking the Silence' Walk, now entering its 18th year, will be held in Casper on Saturday, September 18 at Crossroads Park.

Suicide is a leading cause of preventable death in Wyoming impacting all ages, all backgrounds, and all racial and ethnic groups.

Suicide affects all ages, all backgrounds, all racial and ethnic groups, all across Wyoming.

According to the Natrona County Coroner's website, 12 people in the county have died by suicide through August.

Wyoming's suicide rate is among the highest in the nation at 20.7 per 100,000 population.

More than 1,000 people -- at least 400 more than last year -- assembled at Crossroads Park to show their support for suicide awareness during the annual "Breaking the Silence" walk along the Platte River Parkway on Saturday.

Suicide awareness used to be somebody else's job.