A man and his dog are walking across America with the goal of stopping children from committing suicide. Today we found the pair passing through Monroe County. 

That sound means people are getting Clinton Baker’s message loud and clear.

He’s been walking that sign around the United States for the past four years trying to stop suicides, especially when it comes to children.

Baker says, "Just trying to use our signs here to bring awareness and maybe when the parents see the sign, they have the opportunity to talk with their child in the car or friends see our sign, the have the opportunity to open doors to a dark room. I use this as a key to open that door."

Baker’s journey started after he tried to take his own life after he lost his mom, dad, three little brothers and his son all to different things.

Baker says, "My son was a hard one for me. Still is."

Now the mileage continues to New Hampshire with his dog Medusa.

Baker says, "After 10,000 I lost count but I’ve been to almost every state.

We stopped the two on Business Route 209 in Stroud Township and we weren’t the only ones. Jessica Edwards of Stroudsburg was one of the many that pulled over to show support.

Edwards says, "You’re not alone because I’ve been judged. Mental illness is not recognized the way it needs to be in certain areas of the country so it’s good to see people doing something."

They’re out here surviving too. Everything they have is packed in here. They sleep in a tent at night. And the idea is they’re out here fighting for themselves as they fight for others.

Baker says, "I have faith in God.

And Baker’s is trying to spread that faith as well. Every day they also walk in honor of someone who took their life.

Baker says, "TikTok and Facebook and we really do try to bring closure to the family that we walk for."

He says’s he’s not saving young lives, the parents are.

Baker says, "All they got to ask is “Are you good?” It’s a simple question, they’ll understand it."

His walk just passes along the message.

Baker says, "Keep pushing through, whatever mountain you’re going over, there’s going to be a downhill."

Keeping it going in Monroe County, Nicole Walters, News13.