TAPS Blog | This weekly review shares news about the TAPS peer support model being utilized as a template to assist military and veteran caregivers. Information about important registration dates for upcoming TAPS events is highlighted. 

TAPS Blog | Today on the TAPS Blog, surviving sister Elizabeth Rozier shares about a special moment… being present when her sister-in-law remarried. Elizabeth writes, “I’ve had enough conversations with other military survivors to know that surviving family of origin and surviving spouse sometimes have difficulties relating after their loved one dies. Not that our relationship is perfect in anyway, it’s seen hard times and good times, but what matters most is the miracle of our family sitting at Jessica and PJ’s wedding.”

TAPS Blog | There were many interesting responses to Sarah’s question this week. The idea of the question was to share what you are doing since the death of your loved one that you didn’t expect. All of the responses talked about honoring loved ones by helping others or dedicating work to the communities that supported their families in the time of need.

TAPS Blog | Today on the TAPS Blog, surviving sister Elizabeth Rozier shares about a special moment… being present when her sister-in-law remarried. Elizabeth writes, “I’ve had enough conversations with other military survivors to know that surviving family of origin and surviving spouse sometimes have difficulties relating after their loved one dies. Not that our relationship is perfect in anyway, it’s seen hard times and good times, but what matters most is the miracle of our family sitting at Jessica and PJ’s wedding.”

TAPS Blog | Today on the TAPS Blog, surviving mother Bobbie McHenry speaks about the compassionate support she and her family have received from TAPS since her son Christopher died. She shares about a special mission her two surviving sons organized to honor their brother and help raise awareness and funds for TAPS. She writes, "I'm so proud of my boys for doing this. I truly love the idea of paying it forward to this wonderful organization. Planning this event is also helping us cope with the loss of our son and their brother."

TAPS Blog | Today on the TAPS Blog, surviving spouse Nicki Bunting shares about why she takes time to help other grieving military families. She writes, “I know that when I was in my worst of times, I needed a lot of support and to be able to support others when they are in need, it helps me too.” Nicki was the honoree of the Senator Ted Stevens Leadership Award at the TAPS Honor Guard Gala on March 27, 2014.