Contributions for 2024

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Volume 30, Issue 2

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.

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

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.

Event Photos, May 24 - 27, 2024

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Volume 30, Issue 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Event Photos: 2024 TAPS Togethers

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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