Contributions by Allicia Johnson

No one can fully understand the grief journey in the way a fellow survivor can. TAPS Peer Mentors can walk beside new survivors as a steadfast companion.

One of the most painful parts of grief is facing a string of tomorrows without your loved one, but memories can still be created with your fallen hero.

With few memories of her father, one surviving daughter is connecting with the man he was and his lasting impact 25 years later and finding ways to honor him on Father's Day with TAPS.

"This Memorial Day marks a new chapter in my life where I understand the importance of grief..."

In loving memory of a dad I can’t remember on his 40th Angelversary.

The only birthday she ever spent with her dad was the day she was born.  A daughter shares the impact of her father's absence in her life.