Contributions for 2024


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Winter Beginnings

Through programs like the Snowball Express and TAPS Good Grief Camps, surviving military children find connection and sometimes much more.

12/4/2024 - Michele Nelson - Kristi Stolzenberg
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TAPS Survivor Newsletter December 2024

Nostalgia is part of what makes the holiday season so special, but it can also make it a difficult time for the bereaved. Embrace your vulnerability this season.

12/1/2024 - TAPS Media
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Embracing Your Vulnerability During the Holidays

Grief, the holidays, and vulnerability naturally go together because when someone in our lives dies, the holidays can heighten our feelings of vulnerability.

11/30/2024 - Alan Wolfelt
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TAPS Togethers: Friendsgiving

Event Photos: TAPS families meet together across the country for a TAPS Togethers Friendsgiving.

11/30/2024 - TAPS Media
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Healing Tree

Gifts of love and support received from family and friends decorated a surviving mother's Christmas Tree and helped in her journey toward healing.

11/29/2024 - Sharon Hilty
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The Empty Chair

There’s an empty chair in our house and I am not sure what to do with it. It’s been empty a long time.

11/26/2024 - Darcie Sims
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teams4taps at the Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball Game

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball Game.

11/26/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: 2024 President’s Award for Lifetime Achievement

Bonnie Carroll, founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), was honored with the President’s Award for Lifetime Achievement.

11/26/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS Magazine Winter 2024

Volume 30, Issue 4

11/25/2024 - TAPS Quarterly Magazine
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teams4taps at the Green Bay Packers Salute to Service game

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Green Bay Packers Salute to Service game.

11/24/2024 - TAPS Media
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International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is on Saturday, November 23, 2024 and is intended to be a day of healing throughout the world.

11/22/2024 - Carla Stumpf Patton
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Video: Grief - Through the Eyes of Children

Video discussion on childhood grief. Get tools and resources to support children and teens following a death.

11/19/2024 - Vicki Jay
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teams4taps at the New York Jets Salute to Service game

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the New York Jets Salute to Service game.

11/17/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the New England Patriots Gillette Event

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend a special Gillette event with the New England Patriots.

11/17/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the New England Patriots Salute to Service game

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the New England Patriots Salute to Service game.

11/17/2024 - TAPS Media
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Southeast Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp

Event Photos: Survivors come together in fellowship in Destin, Florida.

11/17/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Pittsburgh Steelers Salute to Service game

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Pittsburgh Steelers Salute to Service game.

11/17/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Detroit Lions Salute to Service practice

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Detroit Lions Salute to Service practice.

11/16/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Tennessee Titans Salute to Service practice and game

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Tennessee Titans Salute to Service practice and game.

11/16/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Golden State Warriors NBA Hoops for Troops Game

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Golden State Warriors NBA Hoops for Troops Game in San Francisco, California with teams4taps.

11/15/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Los Angeles Lakers NBA Referee Engagement

Event Photos: Surviving families attend the NBA Referee Engagement with the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles, California.

11/13/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the San Antonio Spurs Veterans Day game

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the San Antonio Spurs Veterans Day game.

11/11/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Los Angeles Chargers Boots and Bolts Program

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Boots and Bolts Program with the Los Angeles Chargers and teams4taps.

11/10/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Kansas City Chiefs Game

Event Photos: Surviving families attend the Kansas City Chiefs game in Kansas City.

11/10/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at Salute to Service Washington Commanders Game

Event Photos: TAPS families attend the Washington Commanders game with teams4taps in Washington, D.C.

11/10/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Detroit Pistons Basketball Game

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Detroit Pistons Basketball Game.

11/10/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at Salute to Service Washington Commanders Practice

Event Photos: TAPS families attend the Washington Commanders Practice with teams4taps in Washington, D.C.

11/9/2024 - TAPS Media
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Birdies Fore Warriors Golf Tournament with Golf4TAPS

Event Photos: Golfers and supporters join together at Birdies Fore Warriors Golf Tournament with TAPS and Events DC.

11/7/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Chicago Bulls NBA Referee Experience

Event Photos: Surviving families attend the NBA Referee Experience at the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Illinois.

11/7/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Dallas Cowboys Salute to Service Practice with Boeing

Event Photos: Surviving families attend the Dallas Cowboys Salute to Service practice with Boeing in Dallas, Texas.

11/7/2024 - TAPS Media
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Dressed Blues

An Air Force Veteran and surviving sister captures her final goodbye to her brother in poetry.

11/6/2024 - Kathleen Doll Cristofaro
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teams4taps at the Dallas Mavericks Basketball Game

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Dallas Mavericks Basketball Game in Dallas, Texas with teams4taps.

11/6/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: Interpersonal Support for Children of Military Loss — The Role of the Military Mentor

Video discussion on exploring how Military Mentors serve as a remedy against challenging circumstances through connection with children of military loss.

11/5/2024 - Karl Hillway
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TAPS Togethers: Mammoth Cave National Park Day

Event Photos: Survivors visit Mammoth Cave with the National Park Trust and TAPS Togethers in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky.

11/2/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Denver Nuggets NBA Referee Experience

Event Photos: Surviving families attend the NBA Referee Experience at the Denver Nuggets in Denver, Colorado.

11/2/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS Survivor Newsletter November 2024

A joyous time of year may include added stress and complicated emotions for the bereaved. Here are a few reminders to carry with you throughout the season.

11/1/2024 - TAPS Media
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A Lonely Cross

A story of how one town in Cherryfield, Maine carries their fallen heroes' legacies, says their names, and keeps their memories alive.

10/30/2024 - Peter Duston
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teams4taps at the NHL Referee Experience with the Utah Hockey Club

Event Photos: Surviving families attend the NHL Referee Experience with the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City.

10/30/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: Military Suicide Prevention and Protection Efforts—Advancements from "Face The Fight" Coalition Members

Video discussion on life-saving advancements in the military suicide prevention and services to help cope with trauma, emotional crisis, or thoughts of suicide.

10/29/2024 - Carla Stumpf Patton - Katy Dondanville
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California Family Camp

Event Photos: TAPS surviving families learn to grieve as a family with new tools for the path ahead in Portola, California.

10/28/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Baltimore Ravens Training Camp

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Baltimore Ravens Seats for Service.

10/28/2024 - TAPS Media
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Team TAPS Marine Corps Marathon

Event Photos: Team TAPS runs the 49th Annual Marine Corps Marathon

10/27/2024 - TAPS Media
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You’re Not Crazy — You’re Grieving — Part Five

This is part five of a six-part article series to serve as a reminder that crazy is normal when grieving. It is adapted from Dr. Wolfelt's new book.

10/23/2024 - Alan Wolfelt
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Lake of the Ozarks Sibling's Retreat

Event Photos: TAPS adult sibling survivors enjoy a time of fellowship, adventure, and a culinary experience with Operation Barbecue Relief (OBR)

10/20/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Washington Spirit Game

Event Photos: Surviving families and teams4taps deliver the game ball before the Washington Spirit Game in Washington, D.C.

10/20/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Davidson College Football Practice and Game

Event Photos: Surviving families attend a Davidsonville College Football Practice and Game in Davidson, North Carolina.

10/19/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS Togethers: Mount Airy Common Ground at Paradise Stables

Event Photos: TAPS families experience the powerful connection between horses and humans to teach, learn, grow, and heal at Paradise Stables.

10/19/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: Building Emotional Resilience - Nurturing Inner Strength

Video discussion on practical tools and strategies to grow your capacity for resilience and stay buoyant during challenging times.

10/15/2024 - Jesse Tubb
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golf4taps at Topgolf - D.C. National Harbor

Event Photos: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) hosts the KVG TAPS Topgolf Event with golf4taps.

10/13/2024 - TAPS Media
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Our Hearts Are With You — TAPS Natural Disaster Response

To our TAPS Family enduring the added stress of natural disasters in an already stressful time, our hearts are with you. You are not alone.

10/9/2024 - TAPS
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Hindsight Is 20/20

Our vision looking forward at the start of our grief journey can seem blurry and near-sighted. A father takes a look back at his post-traumatic growth.

10/9/2024 - Gregory Jacobs
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teams4taps at the Green Bay Packers Special Experience

Event Photos: Surviving families attend the Green Bay Packers Special Experience in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

10/8/2024 - TAPS Media
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Southern Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp

Event Photos: Survivors come together in fellowship in San Antonio, Texas.

10/6/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the NFL United Kingdom Experience

Event Photos: Surviving families attend the NFL United Kingdom Experience in London.

10/5/2024 - TAPS Media
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The Valley of the Shadow…Where Every Day Is Memorial Day

For those of us who have lost a loved one, every day is Memorial Day because not a day goes by when we aren’t remembering the one we lost.

10/1/2024 - Heather Gray Blalock
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TAPS Survivor Newsletter October 2024

Surviving families from all over the country joined TAPS on Capitol Hill to advocate for survivor benefits the last week in September.

10/1/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: Tools and Tips for Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual Care after a Suicide Death

Video discussion from those who have experienced a loss by suicide for coping with the mental, emotional, and spiritual strain of grief.

9/30/2024 - Carla Stumpf Patton - Andy McNiel
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TAPS Togethers: Silver Dollar City Remembrance Day with Humana

Event Photos: TAPS families attend Remembrance Day at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri.

9/28/2024 - TAPS Media
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2nd Annual TAPS Gold Star Families Advocacy Week

Event Photos: Surviving spouse advocate to end the remarriage penalty and increase the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) at Capitol Hill.

9/26/2024 - TAPS Media
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Growing Up TAPS: Understanding How Our Children Grieve

A look at a few grieving styles and what might be common reactions to loss at different developmental ages.

9/25/2024 - Andy McNiel
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TAPS Gold Star Families Advocacy Week Congressional Reception

Event Photos: 2nd Annual TAPS Advocacy Week Congressional Reception with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.

9/25/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: Suicide Loss Survivor Experiences - Contributing to Suicide Prevention Research Opportunities

Video discussion for survivors of suicide loss, learn how to participate in three separate research initiatives for the purpose of suicide prevention.

9/24/2024 - Carla Stumpf Patton - Ashley Leal
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teams4taps at the Atlanta Falcons Game

Event Photos: teams4taps and the Atlanta Falcons host surviving families for the Hero of the Game in Atlanta, Georgia.

9/22/2024 - TAPS Media
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Reaching New Heights with TAPS

TAPS Education Support Services is available to support surviving family members of all ages as they pursue their educational goals.

9/17/2024 - Christina Wilson
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teams4taps at the Baylor University Military Appreciation Game

Event Photos: TAPS families attend the Baylor University Military Appreciation Game in Waco, Texas.

9/14/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS Colorado Celebrity Classic

Event Photos: Fundraiser with world-class entertainment by Jay Silence Band and Billy Bower. TAPS Legacy Award was presented to Pete Coors.

9/14/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at Washington Nationals Salute to Service

Event Photos: teams4taps and surviving families attend the Washington Nationals Salute to Service game in Washington, D.C.

9/14/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS Togethers: Carry the Load Patriot Day

Event Photos: TAPS Families meet up on National Day of Service and Remembrance to beautify National Cemeteries across the United States.

9/11/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the 9/11 Remembrance Boston Red Sox Baseball Game

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Boston Red Sox Baseball Game with teams4taps.

9/11/2024 - TAPS Media
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Finding Our Way With Ford

TAPS families participated in the Ford Proud to Honor: Bronco Off-Roadeo event hosted by Ford Motor Company and Blue Star Families.

9/10/2024 - Patty Stubenhofer - David El-Taher, Laura Rose Monk - Crystal Becker
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Grief, Joy, Hope, and Healing

Grief, joy, hope, and the love and support felt from others have guided a surviving mother's steps toward healing since her son's death.

9/9/2024 - Judy Thomas
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TAPS 7-Night Self-Funded Alaska Cruise

Event Photos: TAPS families relax, heal and create lasting friendships with fellow survivors on a cruise to Alaska from Seattle.

9/9/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS Togethers: Dollywood Survivor Appreciation Day

Event Photos: TAPS families attend Survivor Appreciation Day and the Honor & Remember Ceremony at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

9/7/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Angel City Football Club Game

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Angel City Football Club Game with teams4taps in Los Angeles, California.

9/6/2024 - TAPS Media
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17th Annual TAPS Golf Outing hosted by Parsons

Event Photos: TAPS supporters join together in supporting the families of our fallen military members.

9/5/2024 - TAPS Media
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Why I'm Here

A surviving fiancée decides to fight through her painful recovery and make her loved one's life worth living in this incredible story towards healing.

9/4/2024 - Emily Henkel
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I Never Said Goodbye

U.S. Air Force Veteran's poetic tribute of this special man and the influence he had on his life.

8/30/2024 - Matt Davison
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TAPS Magazine Fall 2024

Volume 30, Issue 3

8/30/2024 - TAPS Quarterly Magazine
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Republic of Korea Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C.

Event Photos: TAPS International staff host the Republic of Korea Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C.

8/27/2024 - TAPS Media
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Northeast Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp

Event Photos: Survivors come together in fellowship in Buffalo, New York.

8/25/2024 - TAPS Media
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Kickin 2 Stay

A surviving family hosts a kickball tournament to spread suicide awareness following their own loss.

8/23/2024 - Jennifer Milling
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TAPS Survivor Newsletter September 2024

This September, join the 30-Mile Challenge for TAPS. This is our chance to rally the TAPS community and spread the word about TAPS while getting outdoors.

8/23/2024 - TAPS Media
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Left Behind

Surviving men find connections as they grapple with the question of what to leave behind at Camp Operation BBQ Relief and what to take home.

8/21/2024 - Scott McCutcheon
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teams4taps at the New York Yankees Baseball Game

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the New York Yankees Baseball Game with teams4taps.

8/21/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Washington Capitals - TAPS Summer Skate Party

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Washington Capitals - TAPS Summer Skate Party with teams4taps.

8/20/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: Returning to School after a Death: Best Ways to Support Children and Teens

Video discussion on ways to support children and teens as they return to school, including adjusting expectations and communicating with the school.

8/20/2024 - Pamela Gabbay
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Team TAPS Paddle Out at the Na Koa Wounded Warrior Canoe Regatta

Event Photos: Team TAPS attend the Na Koa Wounded Warrior Canoe Regatta in Honolulu, Hawaii.

8/17/2024 - TAPS Media
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Surviving Suicide Loss: One Mother’s Story

A surviving mother of suicide loss turns her pain into advocacy for mental health and suicide awareness, living every day to honor her son's life.

8/15/2024 - Ava Henrickson
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teams4taps at the Jacksonville Jaguars Training Camp

Event Photos: TAPS families attend the Jacksonville Jaguars Training Camp in Jacksonville, Florida.

8/15/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the New England Patriots Training Camp

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the New England Patriots Training Camp.

8/13/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp.

8/12/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS Togethers: New River Gorge National Park Whitewater Rafting Day

Event Photos: Survivors share the wildernesses of the earth and alongside fellow survivors in New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia .

8/10/2024 - TAPS Media
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Facing It All: A Winding Road Toward Healing

A surviving spouse speaks about her life, her loss, and her purpose that is relatable and forces one to confront the things we carry along with our grief.

8/8/2024 - April Bowden - Kristi Stolzenberg
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Video: Deepening Your Connection with your Tween or Teen

Video discussion on how to create an environment of openness, support, and love to build rapport and connection with our kids.

8/6/2024 - Jesse Tubb
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Stars, Stripes, and Service

How a surviving sister's Eagle Scout project honors the names of heroes and brings surviving families in her community together.

8/2/2024 - Dawn Kotalik - Kristi Stolzenberg
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TAPS Survivor Newsletter August 2024

In partnership with our supporters, TAPS connects survivors like you to incredible opportunities to grow, heal, and honor fallen heroes.

8/1/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: Ford Bronco Proud to Honor: Bronco Off-Roadeo

Surviving spouse and daughters share their experience participating in the challenging off-road course in borrowed Ford vehicles.

8/1/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the San Francisco 49ers Training Camp

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the San Francisco 49ers Training Camp.

7/30/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at Washington Commanders Training Camp

Event Photos: TAPS families attend the Washington Commanders Training Camp with teams4taps in Washington, D.C.

7/29/2024 - TAPS Media
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Lake of the Ozarks Men's Retreat

Event Photos: TAPS adult men survivors enjoy a time of fellowship, adventure, and a culinary experience with Operation Barbecue Relief (OBR).

7/28/2024 - TAPS Media
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Western Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp

Event Photos: Survivors come together in fellowship in Phoenix, Arizona.

7/28/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS Military Mentors Are at the Heart of TIME101 Recognition

Military and Legacy Mentors aren’t just at the heart of the TIME101 announcement, they always have been at the heart of Good Grief Camp.

7/25/2024 - TAPS
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teams4taps at the Baltimore Ravens Training Camp

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Baltimore Ravens Training Camp.

7/23/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: Moving Mindsets - Rethinking Recreation for Emotional & Mental Health

Video discussion on reimagining the world of recreation and start to think about the ways it changes our brains and our mindsets.

7/23/2024 - Emily Munoz
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teams4taps USA Men's National Basketball Showcase Game

Event Photos: TAPS families attend the USA Men's National Basketball Showcase Game against Germany with teams4taps in London, United Kingdom.

7/22/2024 - TAPS Media
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Colorado All Populations Weekend Retreat

Event Photos: TAPS adult survivors explore the wildernesses of our earth and our emotions alongside fellow survivors in Rocky Mountain National Park.

7/21/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: TAPS named TIME101 in Partnership with Gillette

TAPS is proud to be named this year’s TIME101, in partnership with Gillette which honors an individual or group that is making an impact in their community.

7/17/2024 - TAPS Media
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The Cabin of Reconciliation

Surviving father and son found healing from grief and growth in their relationship during a TAPS Men's Retreat.

7/14/2024 - Jon Ganues
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TAPS Lake of the Ozarks Young Adults Experience

Event Photos: TAPS Young Adults promote peer connection, community and personal well-being in Lincoln, Missouri.

7/14/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: Ryan Bass Interviews Sons of Fallen Hero with Dream to Visit all MLB Stadiums

Ryan Bass of Bally Sports interviews Chase and Dane Gilbert as they completed visiting the last 2 of the 30 Major League Baseball ballparks.

7/11/2024 - TAPS Media
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Pets and Grief: Can Our Animals Help Us Heal After Loss?

Pets not only provide companionship, but have positive physical and psychological impacts on our healing from grief.

7/10/2024 - Stephanie Frogge
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teams4taps USA Men's National Basketball Game

Event Photos: TAPS families attend the USA Men's National Basketball Game against Canada with teams4taps in Las Vegas, Nevada.

7/10/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the New York Mets Baseball Game

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the New York Mets Baseball Game with teams4taps.

7/10/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: TAPS Statement for the Record

Listen to TAPS Statement on issues of importance to the surviving family members of all ages, representing all services, and with losses from all causes.

7/10/2024 - Candace Wheeler - TAPS Media
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Video: How to Get Outside When You Can’t: Navigating Barriers to Healing in Nature

Video discussion on overcoming physical, mental and emotional barriers that prevent getting outside and spending time healing in nature.

7/9/2024 - Rachel Hunsell
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teams4taps USA Basketball Practice

Event Photos: TAPS families attend the USA Basketball Practice with teams4taps in Las Vegas, Nevada.

7/8/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS Colorado Springs Songwriter Dinner Show

Event Photos: Fundraiser with world-class entertainment by The Castellows, Brett Jones, Jimmy Nichols, Frank Myers and Ed Montana.

7/6/2024 - TAPS Media
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Women’s Empowerment Montana Adventure Retreat

Event Photos: TAPS surviving women build connections and foster accountability at West Creek Ranch in Emigrant, Montana.

7/5/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Kansas City Royals Baseball Game

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Kansas City Royals Baseball Game with teams4taps.

7/4/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at Washington Nationals Salute to Service

Event Photos: teams4taps and surviving families attend the Washington Nationals Salute to Service game in Washington, D.C.

7/3/2024 - TAPS Media
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30 Fields, 1 Dream

The nation watched as the Gilbert family visited their last ballparks in June. Read more about their incredible journey.

7/1/2024 - TAPS
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You’re Not Crazy — You’re Grieving — Part Four

This is part four of a six-part article series to serve as a reminder that crazy is normal when grieving. It is adapted from Dr. Wolfelt's new book.

7/1/2024 - Alan Wolfelt
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TAPS Survivor Newsletter July 2024

Telling our stories of love and loss helps us survive the pain of grief and begin to heal in a way that integrates our losses into our lives.

7/1/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS College Experience

Event Photos: TAPS surviving children meet with experts in the areas of higher education in Washington D.C.

6/29/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps with the Saint Louis Cardinals

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the St. Louis Cardinals Ticket Program with teams4taps.

6/27/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: What To Do With Your Loved One's Possessions

Video discussion on best approaches to repurpose and redistribute your loved one's possessions in a meaningful way to cherish the memories.

6/27/2024 - Rachel Kodanaz
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Growing Up TAPS: The Power of Outdoor Play

It is important to balance technology use with activities that are proven to have a positive effect on children’s overall health and well-being.

6/26/2024 - Andy McNiel
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Video: TAPS Statement for the Record

Listen to TAPS Statement regarding Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for high school students, graduates & claims processing delays.

6/26/2024 - Ashlynne Haycock-Lohmann - TAPS Media
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TAPS Magazine Summer 2024

Volume 30, Issue 2

6/24/2024 - TAPS Quarterly Magazine
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California All Populations Weekend Retreat

Event Photos: TAPS adult survivors learn new ways to look at some of the world's most inspiring landscapes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

6/22/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS and Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo

Event Photos: TAPS Families participate in the 2024 Ford Proud to Honor: Bronco - Off-Roadeo in Horseshoe Bay, Texas.

6/18/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: Military Leadership Who Support TAPS

At TAPS it's our mission to care for the loved ones of America's Fallen Heroes and we are fortunate to have the support of leaders within the military community.

6/17/2024 - TAPS Media
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30th National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp

Event Photos, May 24 - 27, 2024

6/10/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS 30th National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp Family Photos

TAPS Family Photos taken during the National Military Survivor Seminar May 2023.

6/10/2024 - TAPS Media
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Widows, Fiancees and Significant Others Women's Retreat

Event Photos: Surviving women explore the wilderness and work on a service project to be a part of their loved ones’ legacy in Eagle, Alaska.

6/9/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps and Major League Baseball Experience

Event Photos: TAPS partners with MLB players from Loan Depot Park and Tropicana Field to provide the MLB Experience to a TAPS Family.

6/9/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps and the United States Men's National Soccer Team

Event Photos: teams4taps and TAPS families meet the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team.

6/6/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps meet Coach Quinn and the Washington Commanders

Event Photos: TAPS families meet Coach Quinn and the Washington Commanders with teams4taps in Washington, D.C.

6/5/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS Survivor Newsletter June 2024

TAPS was honored to spend Memorial Day weekend with so many of you at the 30th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp.

6/3/2024 - TAPS Media
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Team TAPS at the Armed Forces Cycling Classic

Event Photos: TAPS families attend and TAPS supporters participate in the Armed Forces Cycling Classic.

6/1/2024 - TAPS Media
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10K for Dad

A surviving daughter recalls her memorable running adventures with her Dad as she raises awareness for TAPS and honors his memory.

5/31/2024 - Janet Kramer
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Video: Recognizing that Our Choices Matter While Grieving

Video discussion on choices we have regarding our thoughts, behaviors, and attitudes in the midst of grief.

5/29/2024 - Andy McNiel
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teams4taps with the Atlanta Braves on Memorial Day

Event Photos: TAPS families attend a Memorial Day event with the Atlanta Braves.

5/27/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps with the New York Mets on Memorial Day

Event Photos: TAPS families attend a Memorial Day event with the New York Mets.

5/27/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps with the Baltimore Orioles on Memorial Day

Event Photos: TAPS Families are part of the Baltimore Orioles Memorial Day Game at Camden Yards.

5/27/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at Washington Nationals Salute to Service

Event Photos: TAPS families attend the Washington Nationals Salute to Service game with teams4taps in Washington, D.C.

5/26/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps with the Pittsburgh Pirates

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Pittsburgh Pirates Memorial Day Weekend Game.

5/26/2024 - TAPS Media
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Growing Up TAPS: Raising Bereaved Children

TAPS Youth Programs can support you and your children through grief with age-appropriate activities and plenty of opportunities to grow as a family.

5/24/2024 - Andy McNiel
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teams4taps with the Baltimore Ravens

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the Baltimore Ravens Flags with the Flock.

5/21/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps with the Baltimore Orioles

Event Photos: TAPS Families are part of the Baltimore Orioles Armed Forces Day.

5/18/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps with the Texas Rangers

Event Photos: TAPS Families meet with meet with Jon Gray of the Texas Rangers.

5/18/2024 - TAPS Media
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Together We Heal

When we support each other and share in the moments and milestones after loss, we understand that together, we heal.

5/17/2024 - Kristi Stolzenberg - Kari Marine
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teams4taps with the Los Angles Angels

Event Photos: TAPS Families meet with the Los Angeles Angels during Military Appreciation Night.

5/15/2024 - TAPS Media
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Carry the Load with Team TAPS and TAPS Togethers

Event Photos: TAPS Families meet to honor their heroes nationwide during Carry the Load throughout the month of May.

5/14/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: Grief, Healing, and Posttraumatic Growth After the Loss of a Loved One

Video discussion on tips on practical ways for all of us to explore, grow through, and move beyond the trauma that comes with the loss.

5/14/2024 - James Gordon
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Grief Recall

A surviving father shares his two different approaches to take when moments in life trigger an emotional grief reminder.

5/7/2024 - Gregory Jacobs
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From Losses to Legacies: Surviving Son Carries Father’s Legacy Through VA Career and Lasting Bond with TAPS

Garrett was the first attendee at a TAPS Good Grief Camp, now sharing memories of his dad with pride, not pain, thanks in large part to TAPS.

5/1/2024 - Kristi Stolzenberg
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TAPS Survivor Newsletter May 2024

TAPS honors 30 years of a community that comes together to uplift, empower, and honor the memory of our fallen heroes.

5/1/2024 - TAPS Media
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Carrying Each Other Through the Load of Grief

TAPS is a proud partner of Carry the Load which honors the sacrifice of military service members and first responders who died in the line of duty.

4/30/2024 - Betty Medlock
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Video: Resilience is a Muscle

Video discussion on how we increase our own resilience and help children gain resilience.

4/30/2024 - Anne Brodsky
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They Tell Me of You

This Memorial Day and every day, we honor the fallen heroes who served and died protecting our freedoms. Read a surviving father's tribute.

4/28/2024 - Thomas Dolphin
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TAPS named TIME101, in partnership with Gillette

TAPS is proud to announce that we have been named the TIME101, in partnership with Gillette. Tune in to the TIME100 Gala on May 12.

4/26/2024 - TAPS
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teams4taps at the NFL Draft Pick

Event Photos: Surviving family of U.S. Army Sergeant Zachary Ewing, announce the Vikings first round draft pick in Detroit, Michigan.

4/25/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at Washington Nationals Salute to Service

Event Photos: TAPS families attend the Washington Nationals Salute to Service game with teams4taps in Washington, D.C.

4/23/2024 - TAPS Media
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A Mother’s Love

Meet two surviving mothers in the TAPS Family. These mothers share the heartbreaking goal of ensuring the world remembers their sons.

4/21/2024 - Kristi Stolzenberg - Maria Gonzales - Pamela Wanga
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Video: Reimagining and Tapping into the Power of Ritual

Video discussion on creating personalized, creative, and meaningful rituals to honor our special loved one.

4/16/2024 - Heather Servaty-Seib
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Video: TAPS Statement for the Record

Listen to TAPS Statement on issues of importance to the surviving family members of all ages, representing all services, and with losses from all causes.

4/10/2024 - Candace Wheeler - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Charlotte Hornets Trainer Experience

Event Photos: TAPS families attend the Charlotte Hornets Trainer Experience in Charlotte, North Carolina.

4/5/2024 - TAPS Media
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You’re Not Crazy — You’re Grieving — Part Three

This is part three of a six-part article series to serve as a reminder that crazy is normal when grieving. It is adapted from Dr. Wolfelt's new book.

4/4/2024 - Alan Wolfelt
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TAPS Survivor Newsletter April 2024

Understand the roles of learning and self-discovery in your healing and learn the many new opportunities to connect with fellow survivors this year at TAPS.

4/1/2024 - TAPS Media
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White House Easter Egg Roll

Event Photos: TAPS Families attend the 144th White House Easter Egg Roll in Washington, D.C.

4/1/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps with the Kansas City Royals

Event Photos: Kansas City Royals host surviving families at Kauffman Stadium.

3/30/2024 - TAPS Media
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He is in the Wind

On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor the military who served in the Vietnam War, many of whom didn't receive a proper welcome home.

3/29/2024 - Matt Davison
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Healing Is In Session

After loss, our brains struggle to make sense of where we are and where we’re going. We must learn again where we need to go and create a new path.

3/26/2024 - Emily Munoz
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Video: Managing Stress While Grieving

Video discussion on how stress impacts our physical and mental health and ideas for managing stress while grieving.

3/26/2024 - Andy McNiel
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TAPS Magazine Spring 2024

Volume 30, Issue 1

3/22/2024 - TAPS Quarterly Magazine
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The Legacy Lives On

TAPS is proud to award Deputy Director, Government and Legislative Affairs Ashlynne Haycock-Lohmann with the Senator Ted Stevens Leadership Award.

3/20/2024 - Kristi Stolzenberg
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TAPS Honor Guard Gala

Event Photos: TAPS supporters join together in supporting the families of our fallen military members.

3/20/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: TAPS 30 Year Anniversary

We are so proud to have spent the past three decades standing shoulder to shoulder with the families of America's Fallen Heroes.

3/20/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: Legacies Live On

Listen to military survivors who have grown up with TAPS by their side as children. They are the next generation of TAPS.

3/20/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: 2024 TAPS Military Mentor of the Year Award Recipient

This year's recipient, Sergeant First Class Nicole McMinamin, U.S. Army, was honored for her positive influence & lasting connection with surviving children.

3/20/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: 2024 TAPS Senator Ted Stevens Leadership Award Recipient

This year's recipient, Ashlynne Haycock-Lohmann, was honored honored for her tireless dedication to advancing legislation impacting military survivors.

3/20/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS Impact Report 2023

The 2023 TAPS Impact Report is a tribute to the enduring spirit of our community in supporting one another on this journey of healing and remembrance.

3/19/2024 - TAPS Impact
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teams4taps at the Boston Celtics Referee Experience

Event Photos: TAPS families attend the Boston Celtics Referee Experience in Boston, Massachusetts.

3/18/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps at the Wrexham Experience

Event Photos: TAPS families attend the Wrexham Experience in Wrexham, Wales.

3/15/2024 - TAPS Media
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Veterans Affairs Secretary and Under Secretary for Benefits Visit TAPS Headquarters

Event Photos: VA Secretary Denis McDonough and the VA Under Secretary for Benefits, Josh Jacobs visit TAPS Headquarters

3/14/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS Testimony by Rebecca Harrison Mullaney before the Senate and House Committees on Veterans Affairs

Event Photos: TAPS Testimony by Rebecca Harrison Mullaney before the Senate and House Committees on Veterans Affairs

3/13/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: TAPS Statement for the Record

Listen to testimony on the importance of passing legislation to allow surviving spouses to retain their benefits following remarriage before age 55.

3/13/2024 - Rebecca Harrison Mullaney - TAPS Media
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teams4taps with the New York Mets

Event Photos: TAPS families attend a training event with the New York Mets.

3/10/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS Togethers

Event Photos: 2024 TAPS Togethers

3/5/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS Survivor Newsletter March 2024

Honoring the lives of our fallen loved ones is an important part of the TAPS mission. Get inspiration and share your story honoring your loved one.

3/4/2024 - TAPS Media
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Alaska Iditarod Survivor Experience

Event Photos: TAPS Survivors move beyond your comfort zone with the support of others who understand in Anchorage, Alaska.

3/3/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps and the Scotland Experience

Event Photos: TAPS escorts families on the Scotland Experience with the Glasgow Rangers.

3/3/2024 - TAPS Media
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Honor to Serve

A surviving sister continues her brother's legacy of service as she honors him through her "Flag Boxes for Fallen Heroes" Eagle Scout project.

3/1/2024 - Kristi Stolzenberg
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Tom and Sharon Chisholm Fundraiser

Event Photos: TAPS fundraiser held in Jupiter, Florida by hosts Tom and Sharon Chisholm

2/22/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: The Promise of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies in Alleviating Depression, Trauma, and Grief

Video discussion on the use of psychedelics to alleviate mental health issues relevant to the needs of the veteran community.

2/20/2024 - Greg Fonzo
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Healing on the Line

Surviving father and TAPS Peer Mentor shares his journey in healing from loss and the positive experience of fly fishing at a TAPS Outdoors retreat.

2/15/2024 - Larry Mace
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teams4taps at Topgolf National Harbor with the Washington Capitals

Event Photos: TAPS families attend the Caps for Charity at Topgolf National Harbor with players from the Washington Capitals.

2/15/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: Honoring Love and Embracing Transformation

Video discussion on how we can honor our love for those who have died and embrace the changes their death has brought to our lives.

2/12/2024 - Andy McNiel
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teams4taps and the Charlotte Hornets

Event Photos: TAPS families attend the Charlotte Hornets basketball game in Charlotte, North Carolina.

2/10/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS Survivor Newsletter February 2024

February newsletter includes part 2 of Dr. Wolfelt's "You’re Not Crazy — You’re Grieving" series, Learn more about your emotions in grief.

2/5/2024 - TAPS Media
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teams4taps NFL Pro Bowl Experience

Event Photos: The National Football League hosted TAPS Families at NFL Practice/Skills showdown, Disney World, and the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games.

2/5/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: TAPS Statement for the Record

Listen to testimony on passing legislation to allow surviving spouses to retain their benefits following remarriage and fix educational compensation issues.

1/30/2024 - Ashlynne Haycock-Lohmann - Kaanan Mackey-Fugler - TAPS Media
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stars4taps with the CBS Morning Show

Event Photos: Families with stars4taps visit the office of the CBS Morning Show via Paramount Video Network.

1/29/2024 - TAPS Media
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Aconcagua Expedition

Event Photos: TAPS survivors climb the highest mountain outside of the Himalayas, Aconcagua.

1/25/2024 - TAPS Media
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Video: Layers of Loss and Glimmers of Gratitude

Video discussion on the gain/loss framework and suggestions on using this framework to conceptualize death and dying-related experiences.

1/23/2024 - Heather Servaty-Seib
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teams4taps and the NHL Referee Experience with the Nashville Predators

Event Photos: TAPS families at the NHL Referee Experience with the Nashville Predators in Nashville, Tennessee.

1/22/2024 - TAPS Media
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Leaving a Mark on History

U.S. Air Force Veteran shares the incredible story of a World War II veteran, and one of the many Marines who took part in the invasion of Iwo Jima.

1/19/2024 - Matt Davison
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Video: Transformative Mentoring: Promoting Growth and Healing through Restorative Relationships

Watch this webinar video discussion on modeling healthy grief while companioning children of military loss, providing patterns for future growth and healing.

1/16/2024 - Karl Hillway
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Grief Is.

Surviving battle buddy shares how grief impacts every part of our life, that grief is a natural, powerful human emotion purely driven by love.

1/12/2024 - Augusto Cespedes
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teams4taps and Josh Richardson and the Miami Heat

Event Photos: TAPS families meet with Josh Richardson and the Miami Heat in Miami, Florida.

1/12/2024 - TAPS Media
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TAPS Survivor Newsletter January 2024

No matter where you are on your journey with grief as we begin a new year, we hope the stories in this newsletter fills your heart with the hope of healing.

1/2/2024 - TAPS Media
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Living Legacies, Meaningful Healing

Military survivors share how they actively honor and remember their loved ones, through writing, hiking, scholarship, and running.

1/1/2024 - Noriko Stern - Dianne Layfield - Katie Davis