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Parent Survivors
You gave life and nurturing love to a child. You watched with pride as that child grew into an adult. You are now facing the unbearable loss of your child. TAPS is here to provide you a connection to other surviving parents of military members who share your perspective; the pain of losing a child, more often than not, at a very young age. On this page you'll find resources including blogs by fellow surviving parents, articles from the TAPS Magazine, and most importantly, ways to connect with other surviving parents whether it be online, in person, or over the phone to find a community of others who understand what you're going through.
Our Stories: Parent
Army Private Michael Meyer  

The Twenty-Four Toughest Notes
By Roger Meyer, surviving father of Army Private Michael Meyer

TAPS Magazine |

The rifle shots ring through the cemetery. The leader of the Military Funeral Honors team gives the command: PRESENT ARMS! You hear the first few notes of Taps and a chill runs down your spine. The bugler continues sounding Taps and you start to get teary-eyed. As the bugler completes the 24 notes, your throat tightens. Within a minute the bugler has completed the sounding, and the mournful sound drifts away on the air. You sit there, drained, remembering your fallen hero. You thought that you had yourself under control, and then Taps was sounded…the final send-off for an honored veteran. 

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TAPS Blog |

A mother reflects on what the TAPS theme, "Remember the Love, Celebrate the Life, Share the Journey," means to her five years after her son's death in Iraq.

Parents Northern California Cover  
TAPS Event | Join us for a weekend of adventure, connection and laughter in northern California! This retreat will be a time of both activity and relaxation as you get to know your fellow surviving parents!
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