You trained together, ate together, bunked together, laughed together, and fought together. But now your buddy is dead. The memorial service is long over, but the images stay in your head. You wonder why you are the one who was left behind. You wonder if you will ever be able to face his family. You really miss seeing his face and hearing his laugh. You can’t allow yourself the time to grieve because you have a mission to complete. You know you will never forget the person who was almost as close to you as your own skin. There are so many who have no clue what you are going through, but in TAPS you will find understanding, empathy, and support from those whose boots have walked the same lonely road.