A survivor of military sexual trauma held a candlelight vigil in Liberty Park on Saturday.
The event was in conjunction with other events across the country, organized by the Our Sister’s Keeper movement, which fights for those with military sexual trauma, or MST.
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The lighting in Liberty Park was organized by Paul Lloyd. He is the first male MST survivor to hold a vigil for the movement.
"I just want to help other vets,” said Lloyd.
He said most people would be surprised at how common sexual assault and trauma is in the military. He found out during his time in the Army.