2020 Virtual National Military Survivor Seminar and Family Program

Dear TAPS Families,

For a quarter of a century, TAPS has warmly welcomed the families of America's fallen heroes to the National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp in Washington, D.C. over Memorial Day. I know many of you were looking forward to joining us again this year or attending our family gathering for the first time.

This year looks a little different, but we still provide you with all the resources, love and care your TAPS family has to offer. You are lovingly invited to our Virtual National Military Survivor Seminar and Family Program as an online event available to everyone, at no cost, with all of the resources, care and love we can offer, coming to you in the comfort of your home in a way that will ensure we all stay safe and healthy.

We have an exciting program of informative sessions, engaging care groups, family programming, opportunities to honor our loved ones, and special celebrity appearances.

I'm looking forward to being with you and sharing time together with our TAPS family!

With heartfelt hugs,

Bonnie Carroll
TAPS President and Founder

The Department of Veterans Affairs and TAPS are close partners, working together to meet the unique needs of the families of America's fallen heroes. We are honored to have the Honorable Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, join us virtually for this year's seminar.

Listen to General Mark A. Milley, 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Hollyanne Milley's special message to TAPS Military Survivors and Military Mentors in recognition of this year's virtual seminar.

America 2020, General Martin Dempsey and Army Downrange sing an inspiring message of hope and encouragement.

SEMINAR DETAILS

Seminar: National

Attendee Feedback

"Thank you for making this happen during this pandemic." ~ "Enjoyed hearing from all and listening to General Dempsey sing the Unicorn song!" — from session: Opening Session with Bonnie Carroll, Dr. Alan Wolfelt, General (Ret) Martin Dempsey, and Voices of Service

"Amazing speaker! So smart and full of insight!" ~ "Bob is a tremendous speaker with an amazing story and message. I always encourage everyone, especially military personnel, to listen to him." — from session: Out From the Shadows, My Healing Journey with Bob Delaney

"Love the discussion about how untreated trauma can lead to disorder." ~ "Kim and Carla always give me something new to think on, to take with me until the next time .. to use as I stroll forward." — from session: Traumatic Loss; Understanding and Healing with Kim Ruocco and Dr. Carla Stumpf-Patton

"Thank you to both speakers. This was very helpful to hear." ~ "I loved Dr. Denise's story and it was very familiar to some of my current concerns. It really spoke to my heart." — from session: Love After Loss with Dr. Justin Yopp and Dr. Denise Rollins

"We are not alone. TAPS here to help us. We are warriors. Do not give up. Show kindness." ~ "So applicable to these very uncertain times of COVID-19...I'm taking so much away from this workshop." — from session: Mental Resilience and the Courage to Be Where You Are with William Wagasy

"It is 17 years for me this Memorial Day......just like yesterday! I live on because he would expect me to! Say their names never forget!" — from session: Saturday Wrap Up with Bonnie Carroll, Dr. Frank Campbell, and Voices of Service

"Thank you for the needed validation for parenting our littles, middles, and teens." ~ "This reinforced and reminded me of some things I truly needed to hear, and am thankful for Frank especially!" — from session: Parenting Panel with Dr. Frank Campbell and Dr. Judy Mathewson

"My Senior was so excited to check in with all of his TAPS Mentors and friends all across the United States!" — from session: Family Project - The Legacy of Us with Renee Monczynski and Kimberly Taylor

"It's cool that Coach Jenkins and Cody Zeller are so willing to spend so much time with us.love that I got basketball advice for my 8-yr old!" ~ "The words from these friends in the basketball world were so good, kind, healing. They helped make survivors feel seen and validated" — from session: Virtual Roundtable: Creating A Game Plan: We're All In This Together with Coach Jenkins and Cody Zeller