Contributions for 2017
Think about treating yourself post-holiday season, explore activities that might be a help to comfort yourself.
12/30/2017 - Carol LaneSurrounded by gaiety, a broken heart can feel more alone and isolated than ever. No one wants to hurt for the holidays, but some of us do.
12/25/2017 - Gary RoeAfter the loss of a loved one, many find it hard to observe holidays. Read articles that discuss reaching for the light through the darkness at this time of year.
12/23/2017 - Carol LaneThe holidays will never be the same after the death of a loved one, but there are things you can do to make them a little more bearable for both you and your child.
12/22/2017 - Diana WrightTAPS shares tips that can help us seek the good, even when we aren’t sure we will have joy again any time soon.
12/22/2017 - Zaneta GilenoWe love to look on as other people take photos, stand and salute, say a prayer, dry a few tears and find their own loved one pictured on an ornament.
12/20/2017 - Patti NowaczykTAPS offers 8 tips to help you be present for those who are grieving the death of a loved one this holiday season.
12/20/2017 - TAPSSave a place at the table and in your heart for your loved one this holiday season.
12/20/2017 - Sharon ForbesMusic can keep us connected to the memories of our loved one. Make a playlist of songs your loved one enjoyed, and consider sharing it with family and friends.
12/18/2017 - Allison GilbertFinding a balance between honoring old traditions and developing new ones can help reignite your holiday spirit.
12/18/2017 - Kim RuoccoThe new TRICARE changes, which are rolling out in 2018, may impact many eligible military survivors’ health insurance plans.
12/18/2017 - TAPSSurvivors share how they manage grief after experiencing the death of multiple loved ones.
12/16/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos: TAPS participates in wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and across the country.
12/16/2017 - TAPS MediaWhen we are struggling with our grief, Hanukkah is a reminder that we can find hope by searching for the light with help from our loved ones.
12/15/2017 - Traci VoelkeEvent Photos: 2017 TAPS Volunteers
12/15/2017 - TAPS MediaGrief is a long journey that can often appear lonely. Sometimes, we need to stop, take notice of what’s around us and find comfort in the companionship.
12/12/2017 - Kelly GriffithThere are gifts we must give ourselves after we’ve faced a loss: time and space to grieve and the support from others.
12/12/2017 - James GordonWhile the memories can and do bring pain, they’re matched by the purest sense of joy as I think about our happiest moments together.
12/12/2017 - Zakees BakerThe greatest gift to Pete, a TAPS Military Mentor, is the children he gets to mentor as they grow and heal through TAPS.
12/12/2017 - TAPSTAPS was honored to participate in the Annual “Land of the Free Veterans Day Golf Classic” in City of Industry, California.
12/11/2017 - TAPSAs a charity partners of the NFL, TAPS benefits from the proceeds of auctions for official NFL items, Super Bowl Packages and signed and game-used items.
12/11/2017 - TAPSFor the second year in a row, TAPS families in the Colorado Springs area were able to attend an evening of cheer and holiday spirit thanks to generous supporters.
12/11/2017 - TAPSTAPS welcomed country music star Shane Owens to our West Coast program event in San Diego in early December.
12/11/2017 - TAPSCeremonies can help people who feel stuck in their grief get unstuck and provides them with continued momentum toward healing.
12/11/2017 - Alan WolfeltHospice chaplain Gary Roe’s book offers readers ways to cope by sharing insights he has gained during his own grief journey.
12/11/2017 - Cheryl KreutterVolume 23, Issue 4
12/11/2017 - TAPS Quarterly MagazineIt is important to practice self-care, especially during the holidays, when you're grieving the loss of a loved one.
12/9/2017 - Carol LaneGifts don’t always come in the form of a pretty box wrapped with shiny paper and a bow; they sometimes come in ways that are invisible to the eyes.
12/6/2017 - Hannah GraceAs we trust our grief to take us where we need to go, our hearts and our minds will start to heal along the way.
12/4/2017 - Mary LeaphartSurvivors share tips for talking to their employers about grief after the loss of a loved one.
12/2/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos: TAPS survivors gather in San Diego.
12/1/2017 - TAPS MediaTAPS hopes this partnership will allow us to advocate for surviving military families and raise awareness to reduce the number of victims of toxic exposure.
11/30/2017 - TAPSThis week survivors shared the many different ways they honor their loved ones.
11/25/2017 - Carol LaneStarting November 20, TAPS invites you to participate in the Amazon #SeasonOfSmiles social media campaign by sharing your best TAPS stories.
11/20/2017 - TAPS“Last Flag Flying” shows the audience that military brotherhood is forever, extending long past one’s service and even past death.
11/20/2017 - TAPSLayering real war footage with heartfelt interviews with soldiers and Gold Star family members, “No Greater Love” strives to promote healing.
11/20/2017 - TAPSGet ready now for the Giving Tuesday November 28 match opportunity. Share your fundraisers and the official TAPS fundraiser link early and often!
11/19/2017 - TAPSShare why you support TAPS and why others should give to TAPS, too. Help TAPS win up to $10,000 this #GivingTuesday for families of the fallen.
11/19/2017 - TAPSA Gold Star Child's Dear Santa List: Macbook, guitar & Daddy. TAPS helps a surviving military family in Puerto Rico affected by the hurricanes.
11/18/2017 - TAPSWe can find comfort in our grief when we prepare the foods that have been a tradition in our families.
11/18/2017 - Carol LaneTAPS showed me that I wasn’t alone. Through TAPS, I found a way to stay connected with Paul’s life and his military service.
11/17/2017 - Mike AldapaTAPS is proud to work with partners to provide cutting edge support and care to our youngest survivors who are grieving the loss of a loved one in military service.
11/16/2017 - TAPSTAPS was recently presented a check by Jim Koons Automotive based on the number of three-pointers made by the Washington Wizards.
11/16/2017 - TAPSSince Memorial Day, traditional Country singer, Shane Owens has been donating 100% of the net proceeds from the tribute song “19" to TAPS.
11/16/2017 - TAPSThe grief she felt over the death of her ex-husband was palpable, but others didn’t understand how she could be grieving. But it was there, and it was real.
11/14/2017 - TAPSYou can look up the definition of grief and read it over and over again, but until you go through it you’ll never fully understand.
11/14/2017 - Amanda KlagerInternational Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is on Saturday, November 18, 2017 and is intended to be a day of healing throughout the world.
11/14/2017 - Carla Stumpf PattonOver 200 TAPS families and their heroes were honored during the Atlanta Falcons game on November 12 as part of the NFL’s Salute to Service.
11/12/2017 - TAPSOver 400 family members who lost loved ones during their service to the nation attended Salute to Service activities over the Veterans Day weekend.
11/11/2017 - TAPSFor those dealing with grief, the winter holidays can add stress to an already difficult time, but there are many ways to cope.
11/11/2017 - Carol LaneTAPS is pleased to announce that it has been honored with a prestigious 2017 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits.
11/10/2017 - TAPSEvent Photos
11/10/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS women survivors build connections together in Normandy France and London England.
11/9/2017 - TAPS MediaTAPS survivors share how TAPS has made a difference in their grief journey.
11/4/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos
11/4/2017 - TAPS MediaTAPS families come together to recognize to honor and remember their fallen hero during the NFL Salute to Service.
11/4/2017 - TAPS MediaTeam TAPS runners honor the life and legacy of our fallen heroes running this weekend in the TCS New York City Marathon.
11/3/2017 - TAPSEvent Photos
11/3/2017 - TAPS MediaThe annual CFC campaign makes it easy to Show Some Love to the causes they care about most. For many that cause is TAPS!
11/2/2017 - TAPSVolume 23, Issue 3
11/1/2017 - TAPS Quarterly MagazineEvent Photos: TAPS parent survivors fly in hot air balloons together in New Mexico!
11/1/2017 - TAPS MediaVolume 23, Issue 3
10/30/2017 - TAPS Quarterly MagazineConnecting to others who are grieving the loss of a fallen hero through TAPS can make the grief journey a little easier.
10/28/2017 - Carol LaneTAPS encourages each person to exercise judgment with regard to seeing this movie.
10/27/2017 - TAPSEvent Photos: TAPS remembers our fallen heroes together with our United Kingdom families who have lost a military loved one.
10/27/2017 - TAPS MediaChild loss is a loss like no other. One often misunderstood by many. Here is what I’ve learned in my seven years of trekking through the unimaginable.
10/25/2017 - Angela MillerTAPS welcomed more than 600 family members grieving the death of a military loved one in Phoenix.
10/24/2017 - TAPSteams4taps and CBS Sports paid tribute to United States Naval Academy graduate and fallen U.S. Navy SEAL, LCDR Erik S. Kristensen
10/24/2017 - CBS SportsOver 300 runners trained for months to run the Marine Corps Marathon and 10K for Team TAPS on October 22.
10/23/2017 - TAPSEvent Photos: TAPS women survivors participate in TAPS Empowerment program in North Carolina
10/22/2017 - TAPS MediaSurvivors share what their favorite activities are when they attend TAPS events.
10/21/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos: TAPS teens build resiliency, friendships and community at the TAPS Teen Adventure at Outward Bound.
10/21/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Team TAPS participates in the 2017 Marine Corps Marathon.
10/21/2017 - TAPS MediaEmbrace the changing of the seasons, starting with some easy fall-themed meals.
10/18/2017 - Marissa DonovanOshkosh Defense has generously supported TAPS programs and is a leading supporter of the TAPS Honor Guard Gala.
10/16/2017 - TAPSIt’s common for friends and family to reach out in a burst of support in a time of crisis. But then, things go back to “normal” for them.
10/16/2017 - Shauna SpringerI realized I needed to honor my son’s life. He was part of a historic elite – men and women who embody sacrifice, loyalty and service to country.
10/16/2017 - Carlene CrossTelling our story, whether to educate, vent or simply recall the memory of our loved one, can make us vulnerable. We run the risk of being deeply hurt.
10/16/2017 - Stephanie FroggeOn the eighth anniversary of Mark’s death, Afghan Ambassador to the United States invited TAPS surviving families to attend a dinner at the embassy.
10/16/2017 - Jennifer StrattonIn my own life and in the lives of the families that I have met through TAPS, I see a similar thing. I see new beauty rebuilt out of ruins.
10/16/2017 - Erin JacobsonMilitary families know resilience. But, for grade schoolers, when a loved one is lost in the military, there is an incredible amount of trauma.
10/16/2017 - Gloria HorsleyYou deserve to live and love fully again. You deserve to experience meaning for the rest of your days.
10/16/2017 - Alan WolfeltMentoring other children who wear the red shirt I once wore and who fill the places I once filled is one of the greatest honors I have ever experienced.
10/16/2017 - Nathaniel LeeGrief is one of the most difficult things we can endure. And If we allow it, grief can become all-consuming and even self-destructive.
10/16/2017 - Sharon ForbesMy Good Grief Journal for Kids provides opportunities for expressing grief and opening these difficult conversations between children and adults.
10/16/2017 - Cheryl KreutterA Navy SEAL from 2002 to 2012 transitioning from military to civilian life, I was totally lost as to what to do next with my life.
10/16/2017 - William WagasyIn the throes of what feels like eternal darkness, it can feel so lonely. But it’s comforting to know the love will remain too.
10/16/2017 - Wendy TaylorKnowing we are part of a family – albeit one we never wanted to join, but one we are so glad exists – is the foundation of our ability to find purpose.
10/16/2017 - Kelly GriffithChristian grew up surrounded by a family rich in both love and food. His grandfather learned to prepare traditional dishes, Pozole became a family tradition.
10/16/2017 - Gabriela ChavezLori Branch’s commitment to volunteerism runs about as deep as her Georgia roots.
10/16/2017 - TAPSJust as the demands of grief call us to “show up” when we’d rather not, the tasks of life call us in a similar way.
10/16/2017 - Emily Munoz - Nichole BukowskiThe loss of Jack, and the life he lived, has shaped who I am today, and it continues to shape who I will be.
10/16/2017 - Abi Ruth MartinWhen we are overcome with sadness or grief, it can be difficult to continue the daily climb. How do we move through the grief?
10/16/2017 - Laurie CopmannSpiritual teacher Miguel Ruiz promotes healing and transformation through ancient wisdom of the Toltec culture, a people native to Central America.
10/16/2017 - Ashley RaoSharing memories of our loved ones can be healing and also introduces our loved ones to readers of the Saturday Morning Message.
10/14/2017 - Carol LaneAs the family of Sgt. Nick Pansini told the story of his suicide in 2010, the reason for TAPS became crystal clear: We care!
10/12/2017 - Christine BurttCBS Sports helped teams4taps honor the life and legacy of Army Black Knights quarterback and fallen U.S. Army Ranger, 1LT Chase Prasnicki.
10/12/2017 - CBS SportsWhen someone dies in the military, TAPS is there to care for everyone who is grieving, forever, with resources and support.
10/10/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, Phoenix, Arizona
10/9/2017 - TAPS MediaAfter the initial pain of grief has lessened, many find that undertaking a new hobby or pastime can offer comfort.
10/7/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos
10/7/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos
10/6/2017 - TAPS MediaI never heard my father’s voice. There were photographs of him, and I know his handwriting from letters he wrote to my mother. But I always wondered how he sounded.
10/4/2017 - Lois La Pointe KielySurvivors offer advice and encouraging words to fellow survivors who are new to TAPS.
9/30/2017 - Carol LaneIt's important to provide children with natural, healthy outlets for a range of emotion and chances to move their bodies and release energy.
9/27/2017 - Tina BarrettAs men, we tend to be the fixers, the doers, the listeners. We like to fix things. But what happens when we are the very thing that is broken into pieces?
9/27/2017 - Gabriel RaoMindfulness is all the rage these days — and not without reason. It benefits our minds, bodies and spirits.
9/27/2017 - Ashley RaoWe can be the best versions of the worst-case scenarios — embodying bravery, endurance and an unwillingness to let the death be the story.
9/27/2017 - Emily MunozEvent Photos
9/26/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos
9/26/2017 - TAPS MediaNational Gold Star Mother’s Day, also known as National Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, is observed annually on the last Sunday in September.
9/24/2017 - Marilyn WeisenburgThe warmth of a friendship can be so healing and comforting during the grief journey.
9/23/2017 - Carol LaneThe VA is undertaking a vast strategic transformation in how it delivers mental health care to veterans.
9/21/2017 - Matt MabeAfter my husband died, I felt like there was no hope. Then I found gardening, and it became a source of healing in my grief journey.
9/20/2017 - Anne HalvorsonEvent Photos: Widow survivors learn a new skill in rowing and experience the power of working together.
9/20/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: 2017 TAPS Togethers
9/20/2017 - TAPS MediaNo one can fully understand the grief journey in the way a fellow survivor can. TAPS Peer Mentors can walk beside new survivors as a steadfast companion.
9/19/2017 - Allicia JohnsonPeer mentors have the opportunity to be companions, to listen with our hearts. I hope you choose to see your heart opening to people experiencing grief.
9/19/2017 - Alan WolfeltMaking memorial luminaries with your children is an activity that can give kids an opportunity to creatively engage their memories of the loved one.
9/18/2017 - Jonathan Kirkendall - Erin HefnerYour view of success may change after the loss of your loved one.
9/16/2017 - Carol LaneTAPS survivors who lost their loved ones to suicide offer creative coping skills to help with your grief.
9/15/2017 - Carla Stumpf PattonEvent Photos: TAPS survivors participate in an Inner Warrior Wellness Weekend in Baltimore, Maryland
9/15/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS men survivors foster brotherhood together in Yellowstone National Park.
9/13/2017 - TAPS MediaI was honored to spend 10 years with 9/11 firefighter families, taking the grief journey with them. The reality is that these families have not forgotten.
9/11/2017 - Heidi HorsleySince Sept. 11, 2001, we have come a long way, and I have watched as bereaved families have once again found hope.
9/11/2017 - Heidi HorsleyEvent Photos
9/10/2017 - TAPS MediaIs it easier to stick to a routine or change the daily tasks you do after the death of a loved one?
9/9/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos
9/9/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Adult Survivors participate in rigorous adventure climb at Mount Shasta.
9/7/2017 - TAPS MediaFor everyone who has endured nature's worst effects, your TAPS Family is here if you need to speak to someone for extra support and care.
9/6/2017 - TAPSWhere would you travel if you could choose one place and money were not a problem?
9/2/2017 - Carol LaneTAPS Togethers, one-day events in communities across the country, bring surviving military families together in relaxed, casual settings.
8/31/2017 - TAPSEvent Photos
8/31/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos
8/31/2017 - TAPS MediaThere are some basic truths that would have helped me navigate those first few months as a military widow with a bit more grace and confidence.
8/30/2017 - August CabreraOne of the most painful parts of grief is facing a string of tomorrows without your loved one, but memories can still be created with your fallen hero.
8/28/2017 - Allicia JohnsonOur thoughts and prayers are with everyone in our TAPS family who is affected by the historic flooding in Texas as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
8/28/2017 - TAPSSurvivors share what ideas for how to store your loved one's paperwork.
8/26/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos
8/26/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos
8/26/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS parent survivors swim with whale sharks at the Georgia Aquarium!
8/22/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos
8/22/2017 - TAPS MediaTAPS survivors share how they cope with the stress that comes with grief.
8/19/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos: TAPS survivors focus on their health and wellness together in San Diego
8/18/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Adult Survivors trek the ancient city of Machu Picchu
8/14/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS women survivors build connections with other survivors in Washington.
8/13/2017 - TAPS MediaSharing special memories about your loved one can be helpful for you, and it also allows others to get to know your cherished person.
8/12/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos
8/12/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos
8/8/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos
8/6/2017 - TAPS MediaCollecting items that are meaningful to you or your loved one can be helpful in the healing process.
8/5/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos
8/5/2017 - TAPS MediaHow could anyone think that posting a photo of my brother’s headstone on social media is not OK? That I’m somehow stuck in my grief?
8/4/2017 - Kelly GriffithEvent Photos: TAPS survivors focus on their health and wellness together in St. Louis
8/4/2017 - TAPS MediaIt’s a good practice to sit down and write out everything you can remember about your loved one. Here’s why.
8/2/2017 - Karen VaughnEvent Photos
7/31/2017 - TAPS MediaGrief can be isolating and lonely. But activities can help with your grief and create ways to show others that it's OK to share memories of your loved one.
7/29/2017 - Carol LaneTo honor my son, our family wanted to have at least 41 random acts of kindness completed to celebrate a life well lived.
7/27/2017 - P. Ann BrothersA TAPS Peer Mentor stepped in during a time of need for a surviving mother running the New York City Half Marathon to honor her son.
7/27/2017 - Mike AldapaAuthors Brook Noel and Pamela D. Blair, Ph.D., used their experiences to write a book that can resonate with anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.
7/27/2017 - TAPSEvent Photos: Adult Survivors kayak the San Juan Islands.
7/27/2017 - TAPS MediaAs I testified before Congress advocating on a bill to expand GI Bill benefits, all I could think about was how much my mom would have enjoyed being there.
7/24/2017 - Ashlynne Haycock-LohmannSurvivors share what they enjoy most about attending TAPS Seminars.
7/22/2017 - Carol LaneSummer, with its long days of light and warmth, is also a great time to stretch yourself emotionally and physically.
7/20/2017 - Emily MunozEvent Photos: TAPS women survivors connect with other survivors in Milwaukee
7/16/2017 - TAPS MediaSurvivors share special objects they carry with them that is meaningful and helps when times are rough.
7/15/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos
7/14/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Adult and Youth Survivors come together in fellowship in Austin, Texas.
7/14/2017 - TAPS MediaThese books invite readers to discuss their own thoughts and feelings about loss as well as consider ways they can honor their loved ones who died.
7/12/2017 - Cheryl KreutterDedicated and selfless TAPS volunteers spent a combined 17,142 hours over Memorial Day weekend, ensuring our families receive the healing support they need.
7/12/2017 - TAPSSummer 2013 will always be a reminder of the plans I had that were erased in an instant and the new normal of my life now.
7/12/2017 - R. Glenn KellySince Army Capt. Joe Quenga began volunteering with TAPS in May 2016, he has recorded nearly 130 hours during 11 events.
7/12/2017 - TAPSAfter my brother Sam died, I felt myself in need of a GPS. I felt completely lost in a world where others just seemed to zoom by so fast.
7/12/2017 - Kelly GriffithIt's been 10 years since my husband Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer 2 Miles Henderson died in Iraq, but it can still take my breath away.
7/12/2017 - Artis HendersonSimply put, transitioning from passive mourning to active remembering is key to building resilience after loss.
7/11/2017 - Allison GilbertTaking steps, literally and figuratively, in the direction of honoring my brothers helped me to learn to live and find joy again.
7/11/2017 - Peggy Carvill-LigouriLiving in emotional pain is a lot like bad weather. There is no control, no predicting when the clouds will come or when the rain will start.
7/11/2017 - Heather StangRebuilding a family after a suicide can be a challenging endeavor, but it is possible to create a foundation that leads to hope, healing and understanding.
7/11/2017 - Kim RuoccoWhen we lose someone we love, it’s easy to lose hope. We can see the darkest parts of grief. But there is hope. There is help. There is healing.
7/11/2017 - Shauna SpringerThe goal with the Unstuck Approach is to learn to understand and help ourselves, so we can overcome feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.
7/11/2017 - James GordonSurvivors share their favorite memories from the Fourth of July.
7/8/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos
7/4/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos
7/4/2017 - TAPS MediaThere is a small group of Americans who have a special stake in this country because their family's blood has been shed to make American safe.
7/1/2017 - TAPS ImpactEvent Photos
6/30/2017 - TAPS MediaTAPS is welcoming our recent graduates to college with a free education care package.
6/25/2017 - TAPSOnline tools can be a helpful resource as we grieve the loss of our loved ones.
6/24/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos
6/24/2017 - TAPS MediaVolume 23, Issue 2
6/21/2017 - TAPS Quarterly MagazineEvent Photos: TAPS widow survivors participate challenging adventure in Germany
6/21/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS children participate in TAPS Good Grief Campout in Southern California
6/18/2017 - TAPS MediaVolunteering can be a healing process while also giving back to others.
6/17/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos
6/16/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos and Story of 2017 Colorado Celebrity Classic by Lisa Perry
6/16/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos by Dave Gill Photography
6/16/2017 - TAPS MediaTAPS survivors participated in a variety of Memorial Day events across the weekend to honor their fallen heroes.
6/10/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos: Adult Survivors raft the rapids in the Dinosaur National Monument, Utah.
6/8/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Got Your 6 led 6/6 Day of Service Project helping beautify the grounds of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C
6/6/2017 - TAPS MediaSurvivors honored their loved ones in unique and personal ways on Memorial Day.
6/3/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos
5/29/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos
5/28/2017 - TAPS MediaOn Memorial Day, military survivors can be found at many different events that honor those who gave their lives in service to our country.
5/27/2017 - Carol LaneHere are some ways you can get involved and honor all those who have served and died in addition to enjoying summer’s unofficial start.
5/25/2017 - Kelly GriffithGet involved in a Memorial Day event this year. Honor our fallen service members.
5/25/2017 - TAPSIt's important to practice self care during Memorial Day weekend.
5/25/2017 - Zaneta GilenoWhen his Iraqi interpreter’s move to the U.S. finally started to become a reality, Ed decided he would be the trusted voice in a strange land.
5/21/2017 - Emily MunozAlthough TAPS didn’t make our grief go away, it continues to help us along in this journey.
5/21/2017 - Laura MorrisonThe informal practice of loving kindness meditation can be as simple as looking someone in the eye and silently wishing them “may you be happy.”
5/21/2017 - Heather StangMy dad, Army Col. John McHugh, ran this path before me. His blistered feet and tired body pounded this same Nebraska pavement 16 years before mine had.
5/21/2017 - Kelly McHugh-StewartTAPS was born around a kitchen table, when families grieving a military tragedy came together to comfort each other knowing they weren’t alone.
5/21/2017 - TAPSI’ve learned that surviving a grief that seems unfathomable is best done with other men with the courage to face their own brokenness.
5/21/2017 - Jon GanuesOf all the holidays I thought would be hard, Mother's Day was not at the top of my list. After all, it was about me, not my late husband, and how could that be hard?
5/14/2017 - August CabreraTAPS Magazine articles, “Boxes in the Attic” and “Boxes in the Attic: Part Two,” give ideas about how we care for our loved one’s belongings.
5/13/2017 - Carol LaneChildren who experience the loss of a parent or other family member through a military line-of-duty death are likely to face a number of unique issues.
5/9/2017 - TAPSEvent Photos: Military Appreciation Event with Vice President Pence, Mrs. Pence and Ivanka Trump
5/9/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos
5/7/2017 - TAPS MediaWhen I was young, many people would talk about who they were named after and why. This has always been one of my favorite conversations.
5/6/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos: TAPS widow survivors bond together on beautiful South Carolina beaches and participate in a variety of activities.
5/3/2017 - TAPS MediaI live by a relatively large river. It’s one place I like to go to think about questions like the change of ideas after the death of a loved one.
4/29/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos
4/29/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos
4/27/2017 - TAPS MediaTAPS can connect survivors to grief resources close to home. Upon request, TAPS can provide a detailed report of support groups in your community.
4/25/2017 - Lalaine EstellaIn every season, there are challenges and hardships, but it's important to keep ourselves open to those moments when we can experience joy and growth.
4/24/2017 - Carla Stumpf PattonSharing your space with a pet can be very rewarding. Just having your pet cuddle up next to you when you are feeling down can be uplifting.
4/22/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos
4/22/2017 - TAPS MediaEveryone in the TAPS family has heard a 21 gun salute. They have all been handed a folded flag.
4/20/2017 - TAPS MediaSurvivors learn to keep alive the memories of their loved ones by sharing stories of loss and hope. They become living legacies who honor their fallen heroes.
4/20/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS parent survivors bond together in Philadelphia.
4/18/2017 - TAPS MediaThis week survivors share ideas in response to the question about what survivors do on special days like birthdays and angelversaries.
4/15/2017 - Carol LaneHere are some ideas for how to honor your surviving military children during Month of the Military Child (and every month).
4/14/2017 - Jonathan KirkendallIn addition to TAPS Youth Programs events, there are a variety of events that are available to surviving military children throughout the year.
4/14/2017 - TAPSEvent Photos
4/14/2017 - TAPS MediaWhen a sibling dies, we lose our first friend. But the relationship still exists.
4/13/2017 - Glenn WeaverEvent Photos: TAPS supporters join together in supporting the families of our fallen military members.
4/12/2017 - TAPS MediaThe 2017 TAPS Honor Guard Gala, held on April 12 at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.
4/12/2017 - TAPS MediaTwo articles from the TAPS Magazine archives give some good advice on how to give your body needed nutrients when you're experiencing grief.
4/8/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos: Adult Survivors backpack the south rim of the Grand Canyon.
4/6/2017 - TAPS MediaThe photos today show how much each of these outstanding young people were loved and how much they are missed
4/1/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos: Adult and Youth Survivors come together in fellowship in Colorado.
3/31/2017 - TAPS MediaJust hold my hand and let me cry, and say, 'My friend, I care.' Excerpt form "Don’t Tell Me That You Understand," written by Joanetta Hendel
3/25/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos: Adult Survivors go kayaking on the sea in South Carolina.
3/23/2017 - TAPS MediaStaff Sergeant Daniel Davenport will be awarded the TAPS 2017 Military Mentor of the Year at annual TAPS Honor Guard Luncheon on April 12.
3/22/2017 - TAPSVolume 23, Issue 1
3/21/2017 - TAPS Quarterly MagazineWhile military records are used to establish benefits and entitlements, they also tell the story of our heroes' military careers.
3/20/2017 - Jen HarlowThe grief journey takes us to unknown places, and while we don't know all that we will encounter, we can pack some things to help us on the journey ahead.
3/19/2017 - Erin JacobsonEvent Photos: Team TAPS joins the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, on March 19.
3/19/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos
3/19/2017 - TAPS MediaThis week, survivors share how they handle the emotional events of their lives. Finding others who had gone through the same experience can be uplifting.
3/18/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos: Adult and Youth Survivors come together in fellowship in Chicago.
3/17/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Surviving moms gather with fellow surviving moms in the beauty and serenity of Bainbridge Island.
3/16/2017 - TAPS MediaThis course is designed to help volunteers support surviving loved ones, and provide volunteers with tips and tools to support veterans at their organization.
3/15/2017 - TAPSThis course discusses the importance setting personal and professional boundaries when working with different groups.
3/15/2017 - TAPSThe grief journey takes us to unknown places, and while we don't know all that we will encounter, we can pack some things to help us on the journey ahead.
3/10/2017 - Linda AmbardSiblings Renee and Wally decided to attend a TAPS Peer Mentor training. They didn't realize the experience would forge a deeper sibling bond.
3/10/2017 - TAPSThe gifts Simon and my other mentees give me cannot be replaced. My mentees help me go on and honor my grandson's legacy.
3/10/2017 - TAPSThe best part of attending a TAPS Seminar is seeing the smiles on these survivors’ faces as they hug each other.
3/10/2017 - Carol LaneThe TAPS Good Grief Camp Military Mentor program is one of the most meaningful volunteer opportunities we offer at TAPS.
3/9/2017 - TAPS MediaWomen have defined so much of our world's history as leaders and pioneers. So, why wouldn't they help us define the way we grieve?
3/8/2017 - TAPSOur life is forever changed after the death of a loved one. Survivors discuss doing things that honor our loved ones as our purpose in life changes.
3/3/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos: TAPS widow survivors participate challenging adventure in Alaska
3/1/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS young adult survivors bond together in Florida.
2/28/2017 - TAPS MediaThe TAPS Colorado Celebrity Classic began in 2006 when Lynne and Bo Cottrell took on the challenge of putting this unique and wonderful event together.
2/24/2017 - Christine BurttAs of July 1, 2017, all recipients of the Fry Scholarship will be guaranteed in-state tuition at any public university in the country.
2/24/2017 - TAPSSleep can be difficult for many survivors after the death of a loved one. Today we will look at a variety of helpful ideas from survivors.
2/24/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos
2/24/2017 - TAPS MediaWe can't always let ourselves grieve openly and tearfully, but when we can, it's worth it — it's important to cry to the end of your tears.
2/21/2017 - Emily MunozEvent Photos: TAPS women survivors participate explore ways to move forward within their new normal in Arizona.
2/19/2017 - TAPS MediaSnowflakes change ordinary places with their unusual beauty. Thanks to the survivors who sent in those special places they remember this week.
2/18/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos: Tom and Sharon Chisholm host fundraiser for TAPS.
2/17/2017 - TAPS MediaFor many of us who have experienced the loss of a sweetheart, Valentine’s Day and all the related hoopla can be hard.
2/13/2017 - August CabreraIn today's message, survivors share how loved one's friends have honored their fallen comrades.
2/10/2017 - Carol LaneBad days, thoughts of failure, the stress of coping with loss — it all goes away when I see these kids and the strength they have.
2/6/2017 - Stephanie WebbEvent Photos: Adult Survivors participate in rigorous adventure climb at Mount Kilimanjaro.
2/4/2017 - TAPS MediaThe TAPS Peer Mentor program is a gift for both the mentors and the survivors who become connected.
2/3/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos: TAPS sibling survivors participate challenging adventure at Lake Tahoe
2/1/2017 - TAPS MediaWomen in America and in Afghanistan grieving the death of their loved ones build a bridge between these two worlds through this bracelet project.
1/30/2017 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos
1/29/2017 - TAPS MediaThis week survivors sent their heartwarming responses about how pets have helped them on their individual grief journeys.
1/28/2017 - Carol LaneEvent Photos
1/27/2017 - TAPS MediaFor many, winter is a time of contemplation about what we have accomplished in the past year and where we are going.
1/20/2017 - Carol LaneNearly 200 TAPS families marched in the Inaugural Parade for the 45th President of the United States Donald Trump.
1/20/2017 - TAPSEvent Photos: TAPS survivors participate in the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Parade
1/20/2017 - TAPS MediaI know that my son would want me to live my life to the fullest and do what I love. I have started competing in agility with our dog, Sam!
1/14/2017 - Carol LaneBefore making resolutions that involve revising our present pattern of behavior or adding something to it, we need to ask if our lives will benefit from it.
1/7/2017 - Carol Lane