Local soldiers are on a mission to support the family of a fallen member of their unit.

On November 5th, President Bush signed the Joshua Omvig Suicide Prevention bill.

Omvig was a member of the 339th Military Police Company, based in Davenport, when he committed suicide after returning from Iraq.

Today, 15 members of the 339th headed to Des Moines to see Omvigs parents formally receive a copy of the bill.

The law provides that soldiers who return from war are properly screened and treated for mental health problems, like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  More tools and resources will now be available for soldiers. The hope is to help them before they might become suicidal. 

Sergeant First Class, Jennifer Buntemeyer, is among those making the trip, " Specialist Omvig was a great member in the unit and it's sad that he lost is internal war when he came back from Iraq. But the great thing is his parents had the courage and strength to battle for a bill that will help other veterans from committing suicide."

Iowa Senator Tom Harkin and Congressman Leonard Boswell will make the presentation to Omvig's parents at the statehouse this afternoon.