Honoring the Life of
Justin Lamar Washington

Justin Lamar was a man of many layers. To the world, he was the decorated veteran, the “life of the party,” and the selfless neighbor. But Justin also lived with the weight of inner battles or the complex “wars of the mind” that many veterans and kind souls navigate in silence. His life teaches us that vulnerability and strength are not opposites; they are parts of the same courageous heart, the same compassionate soul.

His story

Ramona Y. Gourdine
Founder & Visionary

Ramona established DIMEMIND® – The Justin Lamar Washington Legacy Foundation in 2026 following the death of her Son, Justin Lamar Washington, to suicide. Turning her profound grief into a purposeful mission, Ramona works daily to foster healthy conversations surrounding mental health and to provide the community with the tools needed for suicide prevention.

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Together, We Break the Silence

Breaking the silence around mental health and suicide is an act of courage, but it’s not something anyone should have to do alone. At DIMEMIND® – The Justin Lamar Washington Legacy Foundation, we believe that ending the stigma around mental health and suicide starts with honest conversations and a community willing to stand together in truth. Healing begins when everyone chooses less judgment, compassion, and truth over silence.

Your Partnership Changes Lives

Your generosity directly expands access to our services, strengthens prevention efforts, and keeps our services available to everyone who participates in our programs. Donor partners make it possible for us to reach more families, Veterans, and Youth with the resources they need and deserve.

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