Contributions for 2024

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.

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

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

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.