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News Articles - 2009
Dec 27Locals Helping Wounded Veterans, Family Finds TAPS
Martinsburg Journal
Dec 26Song Written by Retired OCC Professor Receives Honor
The Post-Standard
By: Dick Case
Dec 22Mother, Daughter Grow Closer Together After Loss
The Hartford Courant
By: Rinker Buck
Dec 19National Guard Foundation Programs Help Guard Members, Families
Minot Daily News
Dec 16TAPS Visits the Christmas Tree at Fox 5's Morning Show
Fox 5 WTTG
Dec 14Katie Couric and the Sesame Street Muppets Help Families Cope with the Death of a Parent
Sesame Street Workshop
Dec 14Mentors Offer Shoulder to Cry on for Military Kids Who've Lost Parents
Dallas Morning News
By: Avi Selk
Dec 13Volunteers Place 16,000 Wreaths at Arlington
Armed Forces Press Service
By: Samantha Quigley
Dec 11USO Offers Fort Hood Show
Dallas Morning News
By: Tom Benning
Dec 11Will the White House Offer Condolences on Suicides
Associated Press
Dec 10Frederic Graduate Travels to Sesame Street
Inter-County Leader
By: Brenda Sommerfeld
Dec 9Families of Fallen Soldiers Get Help Through TAPS
KFAI
By: Roger Huelsnitz
Dec 7Hospice Foundation of America Presents Webinar on 'Bereavement Camps for Kids: Benefits and Challenges'
St. Louis Business Journal (PR Newswire)
Dec 6Children of Fallen Fathers
Denver Post
By: Nancy Lofholm
Nov 30Mother of Fallen Soldier to Speak at Library Presentations
Panama City News Herald
By: Daniel Carson
Nov 26Reviewing Condolence Letter Policy
KCBS Radio
By: Ted Goldberg
Nov 25After Suicides, Military Families Await the Letter That Never Comes
The New York Times
By: James Dao
Nov 24New Bakery Opens: Raises Funds for TAPS
Potomac Almanac
By: Colleen Healy
Nov 23Coping With the Holidays: Interview With Bonnie Carroll
Open to Hope Radio
By: Gloria Horsley & Heidi Horsley
Nov 10Fort Hood Evokes Past Pain
CNN
By: Elaine Quijano
Nov 10Soldiers' Mental Health Comes Under Scrutiny
Los Angeles Times
By: Molly Hennessy-Fiske
Nov 7Support Groups Mobilize Resources in Wake of Fort Hood Shooting
Stars & Stripes
By: Leo Shane
Nov 6Fort Hood Tragedy: How You Can Help Right Now
Huffington Post
Nov 6Impacts of Fort Hood Tragedy Reach as Far as Bethel
KTUU
By: Leyla Santiago
Nov 6Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Responds to Fort Hood Tragedy
Pentagon Channel
Nov 5Tragedy Assistance Group was at Fort Hood During Shootings
Military Times
By: Karen Jowers
Nov 3Aaron Norris Joins AmericanLife TV Network(TM)
Reuters/PR Newswire
Nov 1Austinite Who Lost Both Brothers to War Finishes First Marathon in Their Memory
Austin American-Statesman
By: Jeremy Schwartz
Oct 29Stafford Residents Participate in 34th Marine Corps Marathon
Stafford County Sun
By: Marty Van Duyne
Oct 25Her Brothers Dead From War, a Sister Runs to Remember
Austin American-Statesman
By: Jeremy Schwartz
Oct 23Art Therapy Workshop at TAPS Suicide Survivor Seminar
Pentagon Channel
Oct 23Family, Friends Remember Area Marine
News-Herald
By: Michael C. Butz
Oct 23Woman Runs Marine Corps Marathon for Fallen Brothers
CNN
By: Kyra Phillips
Oct 22TAPS Good Grief Camp Helps Children Cope with Suicide Loss
Pentagon Channel
By: Staff Sergeant Brian Buckwalter
Oct 21TAPS Peer Mentors Reach Out to Help Others
The Pentagon Channel
By: John Mann
Oct 21Woman Remembers Brothers in Marathon
Fox News Austin
Oct 20A Running Style That Stands Out
The Washington Post
By: Vicky Hallett & Lenny Bernstein
Oct 20Surviving Families of Suicide in the Military Speak to DoD Task Force on Suicide Prevention
The Pentagon Channel
By: John Mann, Terese Schlachter
Oct 18Governor Pawlenty to be at Madden's Retreat for Service Members' Families
Brainerd Daily Dispatch
Oct 18Minn. Guard Holds Gold Star Retreat for Families
Star Tribune
By: Associated Press
Oct 15Swiss Technology Used for Virtual Autopsies of Fallen Soldiers (Les GIs Sous Scanner Suisse)
Swiss National Television/TV 5 Monde Worldwide Network
By: Laurent Burkhalter
Oct 14Military Kids Cope with Service Member Suicide
US Marine Corps, The Scout (Camp Pendleton)
By: Pfc. Daniel Boothe
Oct 11Military Kids Come to Terms with Grief
San Diego Union-Tribune
By: John Wilkens
Oct 8"You" the Film Opens Discussion About Life After Loss
The Pentagon Channel
By: Terese Schlachter
Oct 7Panel to Look at Suicide Prevention in Military
San Diego Union-Tribune
By: Jeanette Steele
Oct 4Preventing Suicides in the Military
ABC World News
By: Josh Allen
Oct 2Surviving Spouses Turn Tables on Tragedy
Capital Flyer
By: Pacifica Chehy
Oct 1Task Force Takes Up Effort to Prevent Suicides
American Forces Press Service (Department of Defense)
By: Samantha Quigley
Sep 28Appreciation Day Provides Information to Those Who Served, Widows and Widowers
Belvoir Eagle
By: Jacqueline Leeker
Sep 28Preventing Suicides in the Military
Christian Science Monitor
By: Josh Allen
Sep 27Coming Home: What Does 'Moving On' Mean?
Stars & Stripes
By: Nancy Montgomery
Sep 27What Does 'Moving On' Mean?
Stars & Stripes
By: Nancy Montgomery
Sep 25Herndon Teen Runs to Remember
Herndon Observer
By: Leslie Perales
Sep 24Forgotten mourners: Soldiers' brothers, sisters
Associated Press
By: Kimberly Hefling
Sep 24Video Interviews with Chad Weikel and Ami Neiberger-Miller: Forgotten Mourners - Losing a Sibling to War
Associated Press
By: Associated Press Interactive
Sep 23Woods Art Therapy Director Helps Kids Who Have Lost Loved Ones in Military Service
Tribune-Star
Sep 18Taking Steps to Show They Haven't Forgotten
Sun Valley Acorn
By: Carissa Marsh
Sep 17TAPS Screening & "Jan" Offers Insight Into "Office" Relationship
NBC Channel 4
Sep 16Widow Notes Strides in Survivor Support
Armed Forces Press Service
By: Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden
Sep 15Open to Hope Radio Show: Grief, Hope and Healing
Open to Hope Foundation
Sep 14Dr. Darcie Sims to appear on the premier of the CBS affiliated Open to Hope National Show Radio Show
Open to Hope Foundation
Aug 31Charities Offer Registrations for 2009 Marine Corps Marathon
The Washington Examiner
By: Amy Reinink
Aug 30Fallen Soldier's Families Supporting Each Other
WLNS
By: Brittany Gray
Aug 30Group Helps Military Families Cope with Loss
Lansing State Journal
By: Ryan Loew
Aug 26The Hurt, Unlocked
The Pentagon Channel/DoD Live
By: Terese Schlachter
Aug 25Lt. Gen. Lynch Ensures Legacy at Fort Hood
News 8 Austin
Aug 22Reagan Library to Hold Freedom Walk
Ventura County Star
Aug 17Gold Star Families Gather at Fort Hood
Killeen Daily Herald
By: Amanda Kim Stairrett
Aug 17TAPS Training at Fort Hood (Part 1)
Department of Defense
Aug 17TAPS Training at Fort Hood (Part 2)
Department of Defense
Aug 17TAPS Training at Fort Hood (Part 3)
Department of Defense
Aug 16Remembering the Fallen
Killeen Daily Herald
Aug 15Medals of Remembrance Being Presented to Gold Star Children
Waco News-Tribune
By: Fort Hood Public Affairs
Aug 15On the Verge of a Record
Gulf Daily News (Bahrain)
Aug 14Medals Of Remembrance Being Presented To Gold Star Children
KWTX
By: Fort Hood Public Affairs Staff
Aug 13Organizer: Winter Park Veterans Rally Expected to Draw 20,000-30,000 Visitors
Sky-Hi Daily News
By: Tonya Bina
Aug 13TAPS Hosts Regional Seminar This Weekend
Fort Hood Sentinel
By: Heather Graham
Aug 12Tender Heart in the American Military
Shambhala Times Community Newspaper
By: Jon Kirkendall
Aug 7American Furniture Warehouse Helps Military Families
Furniture Today
By: Clint Engel
Aug 6Isabel Bloom Sculpture Honors Fallen Q-C Soldier
Quad-City Times
Aug 6Special Screening of "The Hurt Locker"
Knoxville Metro Pulse
Jul 30Good Grief Camp Out at Fort Campbell
The Pentagon Channel
By: John Mann
Jul 24Children Cope with Grief
Fort Campbell Courier
By: Colleen Machado
Jul 24Citizen Journalism: 'The Hurt Locker'
Washington Times
By: Loredana Vuoto
Jul 24Olivia Soldier Returns Home
West Central Tribune
By: Linda Vanderwerf and Eric Ludy
Jul 18Sons of Seffner man killed in Afghanistan have lost two father figures to war
St. Petersburg Times
By: Steven Overly
Jul 16Twenty Questions with Jeremy Renner
The Hill
By: Roxana Tiron
Jul 11'Hurt Locker ' Star Jeremy Renner Aims to Pass Muster with Military Audience
The Washington Post
By: Ann Hornaday
Jul 10Renner Screens New Film for Soldiers
The Hill
Jun 18Loss brings military survivors together, closer to healing
Medill Reports
By: Julia Dilday
Jun 9TAPS - Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
The Pentagon Channel
Jun 7Most Families Want Media Coverage of U.S. War Dead
Agence France-Presse
By: Dan De Luce
May 31TAPS Keeps Memories Alive
Inside NoVa
By: Jacqueline Leeker
May 28Hundreds gather on Memorial Day weekend for Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Seminar
Belvoir Eagle
By: Jacqueline Leeker
May 28McCormick Foundation, Major League Baseball Announce $2.6 Million in Additional Grants for Welcome Back Veterans
PR Newswire
May 28Military Suicide: Interview with Carla Stumpf-Patton
WSLR 96.5 FM Local Matters Podcasts
May 28Suicides at Fort Campbell
"Here and Now" WBUR National Public Radio
May 27Editorial: Remembering on Memorial Day 2009
Connection Newspapers
By: Mary Kimm
May 27How the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Helps Military Families
Associated Content
By: Vonda Sines
May 26Benefit music concert at House of Blues raises $1,200
Des Moines Register
May 26Remembering Iowa's Soldiers
ABC 5
May 25A Life Lost, a Plan Derailed, a Fiance Left in Limbo
The Washington Post
By: William Wan
May 25Autopsies of War Dead Reveal Ways to Save Others
The New York Times
By: Denise Grady
May 25Families Affected by Suicide Feel Sting on Memorial Day
The Washington Post
By: Steve Vogel
May 25Families of Those Who've Died at War Grieve Together
NBC Channel 4
By: Keith Garvin and Matthew Stabley
May 25Grief Camp for Military Kids
WPVI
By: Ali Gorman
May 25Grief Camp Helps Families of Fallen Soldiers
WAMU Radio
By: David Schultz
May 25Kids Who Lost Parents to War Bond at Camp
CNN
By: Rachel Streitfeld
May 25New Pentagon policy adds poignancy to Memorial Day
Christian Science Monitor
By: Gordon Lubold
May 25Truth and Death in a Quiet Room
The Washington Post
By: John Kelly
May 24Carlson: Video Tribute to War Dead is 'Beautiful Thing'
Des Moines Register
By: John Carlson
May 24Forgotten Mourners: Siblings Cope With Loss
National Public Radio, All Things Considered
May 24Group Offers a Place to Grieve, Heal
Detroit Free Press
By: Jeff Seidel
May 24Heroic Teen Followed in Hero Dad's Footsteps
Detroit Free Press
By: Jeff Seidel
May 24Military Families Come Together With Common Bond
WUSA Channel 9
By: Surae Chinn
May 24Pause to Honor the Fallen
The Annapolis Capital
By: E.B. Ferguson III
May 24Spouses Calls: A Widow's Housing Woes
Stars and Stripes
By: Terri Barnes
May 23Governor Meets with Families of Fallen Soldiers
Tuscola County Advertiser
By: Mary Drier
May 23Military Appreciation on Memorial Day
Mid-Atlantic Sports Network
By: Debbi Taylor
May 22After Suicide, Veteran's Widow Comforts Others
Fox Tampa Bay
By: Ray Collins
May 22Families of Fallen Soldiers are Honored
Bismarck Tribune
By: Rachel Albin
May 22Good Grief Camp Helps Children of Fallen Troops
WJLA ABC 7
May 22Mullen Offers Appreciation to Surviving Families
Armed Forces Press Service
By: Army Sergeant First Class Michael J. Cardin
May 22Street Dedication Set for Marine Test Pilot
Lower Hudson Journal News
By: Ben Rubin
May 22The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Speaks at the 15th Annual TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar
The Pentagon Channel
May 21Honoring Fallen Soldiers
KFYR-TV
By: Retha Colclasure
May 19Military Support Group Founded by Alaskan Featured in People
KTUU
By: Ted Land
May 17War Lingers, GI Suicides Rise
San Antonio Express-News
By: Sig Christenson
May 9Serving Those Who Serve
Minot Daily News
By: Loretta Johnson
May 8Get Fired Up for Camp
Fort Campbell Courier
By: Joe Parrino
May 7HEROES AMONG US - A Lifeline for Military Families
PEOPLE magazine
By: Alexa Rockey Fleming
May 4Fallen Soldier, Missing Father
New York Times Upfront (Scholastic)
By: Bre Priestner
May 2Gathering gives military families support through grief
Colorado Springs Gazette
By: R. Scott Rappold
May 2Grievance Seminar Held at Fort Carson
KXRM Fox 21
By: Danielle Leigh
May 2TAPS Helps Those Coping With Death Of Fallen Hero
KKTV
By: Stephanie Ross
May 1Marine Corps Sergeant Elisah R. Parker
Rome Sentinel
By: Nicole Hawley
Apr 25TAPS helps families of fallen heroes connect
The Macomb Daily
By: Linda May
Apr 22TAPS Easter Connection
Arlington Connection
Apr 14Army Families Roll Eggs at White House
U.S. Army and National Guard Bureau
Apr 10Circus Salutes Military Children, Families
American Forces Press Service
By: Sharon Foster
Apr 9DoD, ACS send ‘SOS’ to Families
Fort Hood Sentinel
By: Heather Graham
Apr 7Study to Target Soldier Suicides
San Antonio Expresss-News
By: Don Finley
Apr 6Army Widow Bonnie Carroll Discusses the Pentagon's Policy Permitting Media Access to Dignified Transfers at Dover AFB
CNN
Apr 5A Night Out: Bachelors and Spinsters
Washingtonian Magazine
By: McLean Robbins
Apr 5Praise for TAPS
Tuscaloosa News
Apr 3Opinions on documenting servicemembers' remains differ
Stars & Stripes
By: Kevin Baron
Apr 3The Pentagon Channel Reports: TAPS Honor Guard Gala 2009
The Pentagon Channel
By: US Marine Corp Sergeant Ted Macdonald
Apr 2Military Support Groups Provided Input for Dover Policy Change
American Forces Press Service
By: Gerry J. Gilmore
Apr 2Quote from: Chairman Lauds Group for Work With Families of Fallen Warriors
The Wall Street Journal
Apr 1Chairman Lauds Group for Work With Families of Fallen Warriors
American Forces Press Service
By: Samantha Quigley
Apr 1Gala Remembers Families of the Fallen
The Hill newspaper
By: Emily Goodin
Apr 1Photo Essay: Mullen Attends Survivors Support Gala
Armed Forces Press Service
By: U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
Apr 1Suicide in the Military: Interview with the Ruocco Family
CNN
By: Kyra Phillips
Apr 1TAPS Honor Guard Gala
The Pentagon Channel
By: Sgt. Jeremy Ross
Mar 28A General's Personal Battle
The Wall Street Journal
By: Yochi J. Dreazen
Mar 27Suicide in the Military: Major General Mark Graham talks with CNN's Kyra Phillips
CNN
By: Kyra Phillips
Mar 22TAPS Supports Families of Fallen
Jacksonville Daily News
By: Suzanne Ulbrich
Mar 20TAPS Grief Camp Comforts Families of Fallen Soldiers
Connect Stewart/Hunter
By: Chester Bradley
Mar 17Families and Media Weigh in on Arlington Coverage Policy
Stars & Stripes
By: Jeff Schogol
Mar 3A Veil is Lifted
American Journalism Review
By: Jamie McIntyre
Mar 3Kids Take Part In 'Good Grief Camp' At Fort Lewis
KIRO-TV (Seattle, WA)
Mar 2Military Survivors Meet to Heal
Military.com
Mar 1Kids Take Part In 'Good Grief Camp' At Fort Lewis
KIRO CBS 7
By: Stacy Sakamoto
Mar 1Military Survivors Help Each Other Heal: TAPS Seminar at Fort Lewis
Tacoma News Tribune
By: Jason Hagey
Mar 1Taking Toll: Military Families
KCPQ Fox 13
By: Amy Allen
Feb 27Dedication Officially Opens Military Service Center to Veterans From Yesterday, Today and Into the Future
US Military Digital Video & Imagery Distribution System
By: North Dakota National Guard Public Affiars
Feb 27Fort Lewis Families of the Fallen & Battle Buddies Find Help Through TAPS Seminar
Suburban Times
By: Fort Lewis Public Affairs
Feb 23The Dover Test
KPCC Public Radio
By: Pat Morrison
Feb 21Group helps families of suicide victims
Army Times
By: Karen Jowers
Feb 19The New Unknown Soldiers: Mending fractured families (including her own)
Men's Health Magazine
By: Bob Drury
Feb 16Family channels grief into helping others cope
Panama City News Herald
By: Jonas Hogg
Feb 14Military Bond Can Console Spouse Left Behind
Detroit Free-Press
By: Jeff Seidel
Feb 11Heart of a Hawk: One Family's Sacrifice and Journey Toward Healing
WJHG - News Channel 7
By: Josh Gauntt
Feb 11Hospice Foundation of America Awards $25,000 to Support Grieving Children and Adolescents
Yahoo News
By: Hospice Foundation of America
Feb 6The Number of Soldiers Committing Suicide is on the Rise
The Dallas Observer
By: Megan Feldman & Robert Wilonsky
Feb 4Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Helps Families
Army Well-Being
By: Molly Hayden
Jan 30Army Suicides at Record High, Passing Civilians
Associated Press
By: Pauline Jelinek & Kimberly Hefling
Jan 29Army Suicides Reach Historic High
Mother Jones
By: Kevin Drum
Jan 29Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors helps families
Department of Defense (www.army.mil)
By: Molly Hayden
Jan 28Low Country Social Diary: A Helping Hand
Beaufort Today
By: Lanier Laney
Jan 25Group brings together grieving military families
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
By: Gene Park
Jan 24Military Families Cope With Loss Together
KGMB Channel 9
By: Terry Hunter
Jan 21Political Winery showcased at inaugural balls
The Oakland Press
By: Jerry Wolffe
Jan 21War Vets Honored At Heroes Red, White And Blue Military Ball
MTV.com
By: Erica Anderson
Jan 21Wounded honored at ‘Heroes’ ball
Army Times
By: Karen Jowers
Jan 17Performer takes break from CNY for inauguration
Syracuse Post-Standard
By: Joan Vadebouncoeur
Jan 17Remember the war?
Washington Social Diary
By: Carol Joynt
Jan 17Tickets to Obama inauguration offer hope after soldier is killed
York Weekly
By: Deborah McDermott
Jan 16Family of fallen sergeant to attend inauguration
Portsmouth Herald News
By: Deborah McDermott
Jan 16Tony Winner White to Perform at Red, White & Blue Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC
Playbill.com
By: Adam Hetrick
Jan 14Super Producer Nile Rodgers Announces Initial Line-Up for 2009 Heroes Red, White & Blue Inaugural Ball
Phoenix Business Journal
Jan 7Letter to the Editor: Best Years of Their Lives
The Dallas Observer
By: Bonnie Carroll

 


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