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October 29

Saturday Morning Message: Holiday Adjustments

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TAPS Blog | The holiday season officially starts with Halloween. Today survivors shared what they have done to help them go through this season as well as other ideas from TAPS on getting through the holidays while you are grieving.

October 25

Oshkosh Defense Honors Fallen Heroes with Team TAPS at Army Ten Miler

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TAPS Blog | For Oshkosh Defense Army Ten Miler runners, this was less about the run and competition; but the weekend experience was about humbly and proudly wearing their hero’s photo on their TAPS jersey – carrying on their story and legacy, sharing it with those on the course.

October 23

Peer Mentoring: The Next Step

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TAPS Blog | Have you ever wondered, “Where do I go from here?” I was there four years ago, 18 months after my oldest son, Joshua, died by suicide. “What am I supposed to do with the lessons I have learned along this journey?”

October 22

Saturday Morning Message: Move or Stay

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TAPS Blog | This week, there were many replies to the question about moving or staying in the place you shared with your loved one and how you handle going to places that were special if you decide to stay.

Sep 27		Surviving Military Families Suffering Suicide Loss Find Voice with TAPS
		Press Release \| St. Pete Beach, Fla. - Surviving parents, spouses, children, siblings, and others grieving the death of a service member by suicide will gather for the eighth TAPS National Military Suicide Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp from Friday, Sept. 30, through Sunday, Oct. 2. The seminar will focus on helping surviving families as they tell their stories of loss and finding hope. More >
Sep 24		For those with the often solitary task of caring for disabled vets, help is on the way
		News Article : Military Times By: Patricia Kime
Sep 20		TAPS Joins Forces with West Point Runners to Honor Families of America's Fallen Heroes
		Press Release \| Arlington, Va. - The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is excited to announce their partnership with West Point's U.S. Army Garrison Installation Family & MWR to honor those who have lost loved ones to military service, regardless of circumstance, through physical and social activities. More >
Sep 14		Team Rose provides unique caddy experience to fallen hero's son during BMW Championship
		News Article : PGA TOUR
Sep 13		American Red Cross Launches New Hero Care App
		Press Release \| WASHINGTON - The American Red Cross is unveiling a new Hero Care App to help members of the military, veterans and their families identify and access both emergency and non-emergency Red Cross services from anywhere in the world. More >
Sep 6		TAPS Shares Message of Hope, Help, Healing for National Suicide Prevention Awareness
		Press Release \| ARLINGTON, Va. - September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. For those who have lost a loved one in the military to suicide, this month represents helping others in crisis to save lives in the future. More >

November 9	TAPS United Kingdom All Populations Gathering
		TAPS Event \| Connect with other survivors who have lost a loved one who served in the military at this special event in London, England. We will create lifelong friendships, honor our loved ones, and learn about the unique ways the British celebrate their heroes.
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November 16	Charleston Moms Retreat
		TAPS Event \| Connect with other moms and create lifelong friendships as we celebrate our heroes and help each other move forward on our journey.
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November 18	Mid-Atlantic Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp
		TAPS Event \| You are warmly invited to join us at the Mid-Atlantic Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp. Whether you are a few weeks, several months, or many years out from your loss, our program is tailored to meet you where you are in your grief journey.
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December 2	New England Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp
		TAPS Event \| You are warmly invited to join us at the New England Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp. Whether you are a few weeks, several months, or many years out from your loss, our program is tailored to meet you where you are in your grief journey.
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October 23

Peer Mentoring: The Next Step

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October 16

Connecting Through Experience

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TAPS Blog | The only thing that has been my saving grace is knowing the loss I have experienced has given me the unique tools to help others know that what they are feeling is normal, they are not going crazy and that they are not alone.

October 12

In the Morning: The Hindsight of Finding Hope

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TAPS Blog | Throughout the next days, weeks and months of initial grief, the pain seemed unending, relentless. Nights dragged on and minutes seemed like hours. But, in the morning, another sunrise!