Contributions for 2023
This New Year's Eve, we remember those we have lost and try to live with a faith that only their death could bring out of us: newfound hope and optimism.
12/31/2023 - Sonia RaiTAPS children are proud to honor their fallen military hero for this year's White House Christmas trees.
12/22/2023 - TAPS MediaClose to 100 military and veteran surviving family members, representing 25 states, walked the halls of the U.S. Capitol in late September.
12/20/2023 - TAPSSurviving father and poet shares a Godwinks poem in remembrance and honor of his son.
12/16/2023 - Scott PleasantsEvent Photos: TAPS Families meet-up with TAPS Togethers for Wreath Laying events around the U.S.A. in December.
12/16/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Torri Huske, member of the USA Swimming National Team meets with families of the fallen with teams4taps.
12/14/2023 - TAPS MediaSince 1994, TAPS continues to honor the fallen and comfort and empower their survivors through a unique combination of services.
12/13/2023 - TAPSWatch this webinar video to learn movements, behaviors, and postures to help us reduce the stresses that manifest in our bodies during the holidays.
12/12/2023 - Emily Munoz"Cherishing" is the practice of intentionally honoring and holding dear someone who has died and is an essential part of mourning "well."
12/10/2023 - Alan WolfeltEvent Photos: TAPS teams4taps at the Army Navy Football Game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
12/9/2023 - TAPS MediaFor bereaved parents, get ideas to help make the holiday season still meaningful for you and your children.
12/6/2023 - Andy McNielPart 2 of video recording with adults who were bereaved as children or teenagers to provide insight in what grief was like during childhood and adolescence.
12/5/2023 - Andy McNielMost of us face special days in grief with a goal to simply get through them with a minimal number of scars. Get tips to make this a positive time instead.
12/3/2023 - William HoyThis holiday season, we remember your loved one and hold you close in our heart. Your TAPS Family gets it. You are not alone.
12/3/2023 - TAPS MediaA surviving spouse shares life's twists and turns since the death of her husband and how she found ways to embrace the different that could still be good.
12/1/2023 - Heather Gray BlalockEvent Photos: The NHL Referees host TAPS teams4taps families at the Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
11/30/2023 - TAPS MediaTAPS wants to flip the script on childhood grief and dispel the myth: out of sight, out of mind. Engage with grieving children so they do not grieve alone.
11/30/2023 - TAPS MediaTAPS recognizes Rosalynn Carter's work as a champion for caring for caregivers nationwide. TAPS remains committed to carry her compassion onward.
11/29/2023 - Kristi StolzenbergEvent Photos: The Orlando Magic host TAPS teams4taps families for Hoops for Troops.
11/29/2023 - TAPS MediaThis holiday season, we remember your loved one and hold you close in our heart. Your TAPS Family gets it, we understand that these are difficult days.
11/29/2023 - TAPS MediaVolume 29, Issue 4
11/27/2023 - TAPS Quarterly MagazineEvent Photos: The Cleveland Cavaliers host TAPS teams4taps families.
11/26/2023 - TAPS MediaVideo recording discussion for guidance on how to work with family over disagreements about celebrations during holiday season.
11/21/2023 - William HoyEvent Photos: Families meet-up with TAPS Togethers for Friendsgiving events around the U.S.A. in November.
11/20/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: The 2023 Veteran’s Golf Classic honored TAPS as the prominent non-profit sponsored by the Land of the Free Foundation.
11/20/2023 - TAPS MediaThis video with Dr. Alan Wolfelt explores the important topic of allowing yourself to be vulnerable during the holiday season.
11/20/2023 - Alan WolfeltFor children grappling with the loss of a loved one, the holiday season brings a mix of emotions. Here are some tips to find moments of joy amidst the grief.
11/19/2023 - TAPS - Andy McNielEvent Photos: Survivors attend the NFL Salute to Service event with the Washington Commanders practice and game in Washington, D.C.
11/19/2023 - TAPS MediaTAPS would like to offer the following tips to help those who are grieving the death of a loved one this holiday season.
11/18/2023 - TAPSEvent Photos: Survivors attend the NFL Salute to Service event with the San Francisco 49ers practice and game in San Francisco, California.
11/18/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors attend a Detroit Lions training event in Allen Park, Michigan.
11/18/2023 - TAPS MediaTAPS thanks GilletteLabs through this NFL Salute to Service Initiative for supporting and spotlighting our Military Mentors teaching surviving sons to shave.
11/17/2023 - TAPS MediaNovember 16 - 22, 2023 is Children's Grief Awareness Week. TAPS recognizes this time in support of our bereaved children, teenagers, and families.
11/16/2023 - Andy McNielInternational Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is on Saturday, November 18, 2023 and is intended to be a day of healing throughout the world.
11/16/2023 - Carla Stumpf PattonEvent Photos: Humana hosts TAPS Togethers and TAPS families at the Honor and Remember event at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
11/15/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the Portland Trail Blazers basketball game with teams4taps in Portland, Oregon.
11/15/2023 - TAPS MediaVideo recording discussion with adults who were bereaved as children or teenagers to provide insight in what grief was like during childhood and adolescence.
11/13/2023 - Andy McNielEvent Photos: TAPS surviving parents connect with other surviving parents, create lifelong friendships and honor their children in Austin, Texas
11/12/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS teams4taps and the Dallas Cowboys host TAPS families for Salute to Service.
11/11/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS families honor their heroes in Liverpool, England during Remembrance Day events with teams4taps.
11/11/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors attend the NBA Hoops for Troops with the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, California.
11/11/2023 - TAPS MediaThe family of a Soldier share his letter home (both in English and Spanish) in hope that his’s words will bring comfort to other surviving families.
11/10/2023 - Diego Rincon - Kristi Stolzenberg - Ideliz Mora-CruzEvent Photos: Survivors attend the NFL Salute to Service event with the Los Angeles Chargers in Los Angeles, California.
11/10/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors attend the NBA Referee Experience with Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, California.
11/10/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: The NBA Referee Experience host TAPS teams4taps families at the Dallas Mavericks Game.
11/10/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the Charlotte Hornets basketball game with teams4taps.
11/8/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Families of the fallen meet and practice with the Brooklyn Nets Professional Basketball Team with teams4taps.
11/7/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS Survivors attend Ravens' Youth Football and Military Combine sponsored by GEHA with teams4taps in Annapolis, Maryland.
11/6/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Families of the Fallen participate in the New England Patriots Salute to Service Weekend with teams4taps.
11/5/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS Survivors participate in a sideline experience at the Baltimore Ravens Seats for Service with teams4taps.
11/5/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS teams4taps and the New Orleans Saints host TAPS families for Salute to Service.
11/4/2023 - TAPS MediaMake plans to share a slice of pie and some quality time with fellow survivors near you at a TAPS Friendsgiving this November.
11/2/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors meet with players and cheer leaders before the Philadelphia Eagles Movie Night with teams4taps.
11/2/2023 - TAPS MediaShow your support for TAPS, Gillette and Walmart. Next time you stop by your local Walmart, snap a selfie with Brian, Dom, and the Camo Razor display.
11/1/2023 - Kristi StolzenbergGrief is not something that children or teenagers can easily plan for or control. Discover how to help your children become aware of things they can control.
11/1/2023 - Andy McNielThis is the second 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.
10/30/2023 - Alan WolfeltEvent Photos: Team TAPS runs the 48th Annual Marine Corps Marathon
10/29/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS surviving women create a plan for healing and growth in Sedona, Arizona.
10/29/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors come together in fellowship in Long Beach, California.
10/29/2023 - TAPS MediaThis November, find a Friendsgiving event near you. Gather with your TAPS family to remember the love, celebrate the life, and share the journey.
10/28/2023 - Betty MedlockEvent Photos: Survivors meet with NHL Referees prior to the Washington Capitals Game in Washington, D.C.
10/27/2023 - TAPS MediaA Master Sergeant's final three wishes become his gift to his family, his community, and even his battle buddies at the 113th.
10/24/2023 - Kristi StolzenbergVideo recording discussing these difficult emotions and ideas for addressing each of these experiences or supporting those walking this difficult road.
10/24/2023 - Andy McNielTAPS Military Liaison shares her Godwink story, signs from her battle buddy, during her 10,000 mile journey briefing the military about TAPS.
10/19/2023 - Davina FrenchThe Michael C. Cerullo Memorial Veteran Scholarship is awarded to a TAPS survivor on the road to culinary greatness. The annual bocce tournament funds it.
10/10/2023 - Kristi StolzenbergVideo recording presenting ways to embrace the natural cycles of change using meaningful rituals and ceremonies that boost our well-being.
10/10/2023 - Jason StoutEvent Photos: Suicide survivors come together both in-person and virtually in fellowship in Boston, Massachusetts.
10/9/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Team TAPS participate in the Army Ten Miler
10/8/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS families are honored at the Atlanta Falcons Gallagher Hero of the Game with teams4taps.
10/8/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the Atlanta United Military Appreciation Match with teams4taps.
10/7/2023 - TAPS MediaVolume 29, Issue 3
10/6/2023 - TAPS Quarterly MagazineEvent Photos: TAPS families attend a Racing Louisville Football Club’s practice and game with teams4taps.
10/6/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors come together during Survivor Appreciation Day at Silver Dollar City, in Branson, Missouri.
10/3/2023 - TAPS MediaTAPS recognizes 29 years of serving survivors. You bravely share your grief journey with fellow survivors. You honor your hero by being their living legacy.
10/2/2023 - TAPS MediaTAPS connects surviving military family members with teams, leagues, athletes, and organizations to honor the service and sacrifice of their fallen hero.
10/1/2023 - Grace PolkEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the United Kingdom Experience sponsored by the NFL with teams4taps in London, England.
10/1/2023 - TAPS MediaDr. Lynda Davis was awarded the prestigious 2023 MG Alan B. Salisbury Salute to Service Award for Board Impact.
9/29/2023 - Kristi Stolzenberg - TAPSEvent Photos: Surviving spouse advocate to end the remarriage penalty and increase the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) at Capitol Hill.
9/27/2023 - TAPS MediaVideo recording of webinar to discuss perspectives from Suicide Loss Survivors about their bereavement experience.
9/26/2023 - Carla Stumpf PattonEvent Photos: TAPS Young Adults promote care, peer connection and personal well-being in Chicago, Illinois.
9/24/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS surviving parents explore the wilderness of our earth and of our grief alongside fellow surviving parents.
9/24/2023 - TAPS MediaLosing someone you love to suicide comes with complex grief. You may ask yourself why or what if or even wrestle with guilt. You are not alone.
9/22/2023 - TAPSEvent Photos: Survivors attend the TAPS teams4taps event with the Washington Nationals Families of Valor Game in Washington, D.C.
9/22/2023 - TAPS MediaVideo recording of webinar to shed light on truths around suicide loss and the deep healing that arises from our shared understanding.
9/18/2023 - Carla Stumpf PattonEvent Photos: Survivors come together both in-person and virtually in fellowship in San Antonio, Texas.
9/17/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors share time in the great outdoors with fellow survivors fly fishing in Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado.
9/16/2023 - TAPS MediaAn active-duty military member receives a special Godwink which leads him to volunteer as a Military Mentor with TAPS.
9/15/2023 - Robert BisterfeldtA surviving sibling reflects on the complicated issues of losing a loved one to homicide and how TAPS events has helped with her healing.
9/15/2023 - Mara Melendez-BandyTAPS is working hard to help pass a comprehensive remarriage bill. Read personal testimonials by survivors to understand why this is important.
9/14/2023 - TAPSEvent Photos: TAPS families attend an Atlanta United Video Shoot with teams4taps.
9/12/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Fundraiser with world-class entertainment by Pam Tillis, Franki Moscato, Gary Morris, Frank Myers, Jimmy Nichols and more.
9/9/2023 - TAPS MediaA surviving mother reflects on the complicated layers of grief, of all the emotions and unanswered questions one experiences after losing a loved one to suicide.
9/8/2023 - Cheryl FischerEvent Photos: TAPS supporters join together in supporting the families of our fallen military members.
9/7/2023 - TAPS MediaRead an excerpt of Alexis' powerful story of suicide loss that she shared at The Heroes Journey storytelling workshop.
9/5/2023 - Alexis Saizon-CowleyAuthor and surviving spouse shares what she has learned about grief and herself in life after loss. She now mentors to others new to loss.
9/1/2023 - Michelle CollinsSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month. TAPS remembers military and veterans who died by suicide and share resources to prevent future losses.
9/1/2023 - TAPS MediaThere are unique concerns around suicide loss that can be different than other causes of death. Quality postvention care makes a difference.
9/1/2023 - TAPS MediaThis is the first 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.
8/30/2023 - Alan WolfeltEvent Photos: Survivors come together both in-person and virtually in fellowship in Buffalo, New York.
8/27/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS surviving women explore ways to move forward within their new normal in Ellenville, New York.
8/25/2023 - TAPS MediaTAPS seminars and events are always full of colorful and distinct shirts. We wear them to show our connection to TAPS and to each other.
8/24/2023 - Matt DaudEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the Washington Commanders Pre-Season Game.
8/21/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS surviving families learn to grieve as a family with new tools for the path ahead in Green Lane, Pennsylvania.
8/21/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS Young Adults promote care, peer connection and personal well-being in Lake Placid, New York.
8/20/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the Washington Nationals Baseball Game.
8/19/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the San Diego Wave Football Club Game.
8/19/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS families attend Military Appreciation Night with the Good Feet Store at the Richmond Squirrels Baseball Game.
8/17/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors share time in the great outdoors with fellow survivors fly fishing in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania.
8/12/2023 - TAPS MediaAfter the death of someone we loved, we mourn the loss but also keep inside our hearts the memories and legacies of the good that person left behind.
8/10/2023 - Charles CorrEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp.
8/9/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the USA Basketball Game in Las Vegas.
8/7/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the New England Patriots Training Camp.
8/7/2023 - TAPS MediaSurviving spouse and caregiver, remembers her husband for the love and laughs they shared, for his love of family, friends, and his country.
8/6/2023 - Theresa DavisEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp.
8/4/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS surviving men build connections, foster accountability and honor their loved ones in Bryson City, North Carolina.
8/4/2023 - TAPS MediaAuthor and surviving spouse reflects on loving both her first and current husband and the process of moving forward and rebuilding their lives together.
8/2/2023 - Heather Gray BlalockAugust 14 is the deadline for illness-loss survivors to apply for benefits backdated to the PACT Act signing on August 2022. Call our Helpline for filing assistance.
8/2/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the National Basketball Association 2K League Tournament in Washington, D.C.
8/2/2023 - TAPS MediaA surviving husband finds renewed hope and healing at a TAPS Men's Retreat while also expanding his resources and making new connections.
7/31/2023 - Chris MeekerA TAPS College Experience attendee shares how this annual event helps rising high school seniors learn more about college admissions, financial aid and more.
7/31/2023 - Maxx RayEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp.
7/30/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS Young Adults promote care, peer connection and personal well-being in Portland, Oregon and Stevenson, Washington.
7/30/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the Baltimore Ravens Training Camp.
7/28/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS families meet with Juventus Football Club.
7/27/2023 - TAPS MediaDiscover some simple ways you can encourage continued healthy growth and development for your child even in the midst of grief.
7/26/2023 - Andy McNielEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the Washington Nationals Salute to Service.
7/25/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS families of the fallen visit with players of the Football Club Cincinnati practice in Cincinnati, Ohio.
7/21/2023 - TAPS MediaA surviving father finds purpose and healing after attending the TAPS Institute Dare to Lead™ online workshop.
7/20/2023 - Kenneth NaglakIf you are a military survivor and have an education-related concern or question, let TAPS Education Support Services help.
7/17/2023 - TAPSVolume 29, Issue 2
7/17/2023 - TAPS Quarterly MagazineEvent Photos: TAPS Peer Mentor connect with others who understand their grief during a VIP experience in Las Vegas.
7/15/2023 - TAPS MediaVeterans exposed to toxins while serving and survivors whose military and veteran loved ones died of toxic-exposed illnesses may qualify for benefits.
7/11/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: To honor Chevrolet’s partnership with MLB and the All-Star Game, a surviving spouse was the recipient of a 2024 Chevy Trax ACTIV in Seattle.
7/9/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Families participate in PLAY BALL Park during MLB All-Star Week in Seattle, Washington.
7/9/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Fundraiser with world-class entertainment by Aaron Tipton, Frank Myers, Jimmy Nichols, Ed Montana and Billy Montana.
7/8/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS surviving partners (widows, widowers, surviving significant others, fiancees and partners) connect in Emigrant, Montana.
7/7/2023 - TAPS MediaIf you find yourself experiencing strong emotions on Independence Day or any day significant to you and the person you lost, remember: notice, hold, shift.
7/5/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the Los Angeles Galaxy practice and tour the sports park in Los Angeles, California.
7/3/2023 - TAPS MediaTAPS is leading the charge on Capitol Hill to introduce and pass legislation to allow surviving spouses to maintain benefits upon remarriage at any age.
7/2/2023 - Ashlynne Haycock-LohmannA surviving mom's giant hole in her heart is being filled with new memories honoring her son through a special encounter at a TAPS seminar.
7/1/2023 - Sandy IsomEvent Photos: TAPS families meet with the Los Angeles Angels players in Los Angeles, California.
6/28/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS surviving children meet with experts in the areas of higher education in Washington D.C.
6/28/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS families attend the Major League Baseball London Series between the Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs.
6/25/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Families attend a teams4taps meet and greet with Kyle Schwarber from the Philadelphia, Phillies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
6/23/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS surviving women explore ways to move forward within their new normal in Boone, North Carolina.
6/17/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS surviving men build connections, foster accountability and honor their loved ones in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
6/17/2023 - TAPS MediaTAPS teams4taps and Monumental Sports host families for “Caps for A Day" TAPS Summer Skate Party in Washington, D.C.
6/16/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS Young Adults promote care, peer connection and personal well-being in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
6/16/2023 - TAPS MediaTAPS Family Photos taken during the National Military Survivor Seminar May 2023.
6/13/2023 - TAPS MediaGood Grief Camp children and TAPS volunteers come together to create a wreath to honor their special loved one over Memorial Day weekend.
6/12/2023 - TAPSTAPS was honored to spend Memorial Day weekend with so many of you at the 29th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp.
6/12/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos, May 26 - 29, 2023
6/12/2023 - TAPS MediaTAPS friends and family tour the USS George H. W. Bush in Norfolk, Virginia.
6/8/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors attend the TAPS teams4taps event with the Miami Marlins in Miami, Florida.
6/6/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Team TAPS participated at the Armed Forces Cycling Classic to raise money and awareness for TAPS.
6/3/2023 - TAPS MediaOver Memorial Day Weekend 2023, more than 1400 military survivors, volunteers and staff gathered together in Arlington, Virginia.
6/2/2023 - TAPS MediaSurviving mom gives tips and lessons learned to start a wildflower garden as a living tribute to a loved one like she has done for her son Sergeant Donaldson.
6/1/2023 - Joan DonaldsonEvent Photos: Survivors attend the TAPS teams4taps event with the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis, Missouri.
5/30/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors attend the TAPS teams4taps event with the Washington Commanders in Washington, D.C.
5/30/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors attend the TAPS teams4taps event with the Washington Nationals in Washington, D.C.
5/30/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors attend the TAPS teams4taps event with the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix, Arizona.
5/29/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors attend the TAPS teams4taps event with the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Maryland.
5/29/2023 - TAPS MediaFor all of us in the TAPS family, every day is our Memorial Day. As military survivors we are our loved ones living legacies.
5/29/2023 - TAPS MediaSurviving son of U.S. Army Major Paul Voelke shares about his father and how TAPS comforts families in their time of grief and helps promote healing.
5/29/2023 - TAPS Media - MetaMemorial Day is for all Americans to remember we enjoy our many freedoms because of a brave few who dedicated their lives to this country.
5/29/2023 - TAPS MediaRobert quotes the prayer of Mrs. Roosevelt remembering the sacrifice of those who have and will die for us.
5/27/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors and members of the Baltimore Ravens attend the TAPS teams4taps Flags with the Flock event in Baltimore, Maryland.
5/23/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS surviving parents connect with other surviving parents, create lifelong friendships and honor their children in Emigrant, Montana.
5/12/2023 - TAPS MediaA collaboration of research on the journey of the growing population of bereaved caregivers and suicide survivors.
5/11/2023 - TAPS - Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network - Elizabeth Dole FoundationSummary of the collaboration of research on the journey of the growing population of bereaved caregivers and suicide survivors.
5/11/2023 - TAPS - Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network - Elizabeth Dole FoundationTAPS coordinated to bring Chris and Connor to the game to honor their dads, who were both killed in action in Afghanistan.
5/9/2023 - Kristi StolzenbergA field becomes a sea of poppies, daisies, and bachelor buttons each June as a living tribute to Sergeant Mateo Donaldson from his surviving parents.
5/8/2023 - Joan DonaldsonEvent Photos: TAPS Young Adults promote care, peer connection and personal well-being in Orlando, Florida.
5/7/2023 - TAPS MediaThis Memorial Day, and every day, your TAPS family is here for you. We are beside you as you grieve and we stand with you as you honor your hero.
5/2/2023 - TAPS MediaVideo recording on how nature helps us regulate our central nervous system to cope with grief and loss, trauma, chronic stress, and difficult emotions.
5/2/2023 - Christine NortonElevate your ability to be a peer supporter in grief, and find the words to express to your support system what you need as you grieve.
5/1/2023 - Crystal GromerEvent Photos: The TAPS Family is participating along the five National Relay Routes and Rally Cities and at nearly 30 TAPS Togethers events.
5/1/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors participate in the Washington Commanders Draft Party in Washington, D.C.
4/29/2023 - TAPS MediaTAPS helped surviving families honor their heroes and make incredible memories alongside their favorite athletes and teams.
4/28/2023 - TAPSEvent Photos: The surviving family of MSG Deghand at the 3rd round NFL draft pick for the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City.
4/28/2023 - TAPS MediaVideo recording of how the long arc of loss can be woven into our lives in ways that are practical, creative, comforting, and, finally, hopeful.
4/25/2023 - Rebecca Soffer - Allison GilbertTrauma expert and Vietnam Veteran, Dr. Charles Figley, shares his views on overcoming primary and secondary trauma.
4/22/2023 - Charles FigleyEvent Photos: Survivors share time in the great outdoors with fellow survivors fly fishing in Marietta, Georgia.
4/22/2023 - TAPS MediaTAPS is the leading national organization providing compassionate care and survivor support services for the families of America's fallen military heroes.
4/20/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Young Adult Survivors connect with peers to focus on well-being and personal development in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
4/18/2023 - TAPS MediaVideo recording of ways to advocate for yourself in the workplace after a brief absence, a long absence, or for the first time following a loss.
4/18/2023 - Rachel KodanazEvent Photos: TAPS surviving families learn to grieve as a family with new tools for the path ahead in Bolivar, Tennessee.
4/17/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS fundraiser at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas to honor the legacy of our courageous heroes and in tribute to the Windy25 flight.
4/15/2023 - TAPS MediaTAPS offers 10 creative ways to fight feelings of loneliness, seek out the connections that inspire us, that make us better.
4/14/2023 - Emily MunozHow do we access joy, pleasure, relaxation, and their sister emotions while carrying pain and grief of losing someone we loved so deeply?
4/11/2023 - Rachel HunsellEvent Photos: TAPS Families attend the 2023 White House Easter Egg Roll in Washington, D.C. on April 10, 2023.
4/10/2023 - TAPS MediaHundreds of studies conducted around the world revealed spending time in nature has significant benefits to physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
4/7/2023 - Andy McNielApril is the Month of the Military Child. Purple Up Day is April 15. There are also opportunities to celebrate our surviving children and teenagers.
4/4/2023 - TAPSParting with loved ones’ belongings and family heirlooms is hard. They are more than just things, but precious memories made and new ones we’ll never realize.
4/3/2023 - Kat StanleyAs we acknowledge Volunteer Appreciation Month in April, we are so grateful to each of you who give back to the survivor community.
4/3/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors come together both in-person and virtually in fellowship in Denver, Colorado.
4/2/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors attend NBA Trainer Experience events with teams4taps.
3/31/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors attend Washington Nationals Salute to Service Opening Day on March 30 in Washington, D.C. with teams4taps.
3/30/2023 - TAPS MediaVideo recording of what the current thinking about grief reveals, helping you better understand and cope with your grief journey.
3/28/2023 - Kenneth DokaVolume 29, Issue 1
3/24/2023 - TAPS Quarterly MagazineEvent Photos: TAPS supporters join together in supporting the families of our fallen military members.
3/22/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Representative Dean Phillips was selected for the 2023 Ted Stevens Leadership Award for his commitment to surviving military families.
3/22/2023 - TAPS Media12th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Christopher Grady, U.S. Navy, speaks at the 2023 TAPS Honor Guard Gala on March 22, 2023.
3/22/2023 - TAPS MediaTAPS President and Founder, Bonnie Carroll, speaks at the 2023 TAPS Honor Guard Gala on March 22, 2023.
3/22/2023 - TAPS MediaAt the Gala, we remember the love of our fallen heroes, celebrate their lives and share the stories of the journey we have with our TAPS family.
3/22/2023 - TAPS MediaWhen her son returned from Iraq, Alice thought all was well. Later, her son was diagnosed with cancer linked to toxic exposure from burn pits in Iraq.
3/22/2023 - TAPS Media - Alice DanielThis year's recipient, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Carl Gilbert, U.S. Army, was honored for his outstanding support for the children of America's fallen heroes.
3/22/2023 - TAPS MediaThis year's recipient, Representative Dean Phillips (MN-3), was honored for his legislative efforts on behalf of survivors on Capitol Hill.
3/22/2023 - TAPS MediaThe Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors is the national organization for all those grieving the death of a military or veteran loved one.
3/18/2023 - TAPS MediaThis guide provides information on mourning styles, relationship factors, types of grief, as well as helpful information on how grief impacts a person.
3/17/2023 - TAPSUnderstand the type of education options and financial support available exclusively to survivors to help smooth the path to higher education.
3/15/2023 - TAPSWhenever and wherever a military member or veteran is lost, TAPS stands ready to provide compassion and critical resources to their grieving survivors.
3/13/2023 - TAPS ImpactEvent Photos: TAPS surviving women create a plan for healing and growth in Savannah, Georgia.
3/10/2023 - TAPS MediaListen to TAPS Statement for the Record on March 8, 2023 before the Committees On Veterans' Affairs United States Senate and House of Representatives.
3/10/2023 - TAPS MediaThis month we honor and lift up surviving women who lean bravely into their grief, share their personal grief journey, and make the world a better place.
3/6/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS Survivors move beyond your comfort zone with the support of others who understand in Anchorage, Alaska.
3/5/2023 - TAPS MediaWhat inspired you; what continues to motivate you? One survivor shares how TAPS Women inspired her to find purpose after loss.
3/1/2023 - TAPS - Tori SealsWriting can be a path that leads to peace. Writing down how you feel can help you reflect on your loved one’s life and lighten the emotional weight you carry.
3/1/2023 - TAPSEvent Photos: The Minnesota Timberwolves welcome the surviving family of US Army Veteran Ryan Schmidt and teams4taps for a pre-game tour.
2/24/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS fundraiser held in Jupiter, Florida by hosts Tom and Sharon Chisholm
2/23/2023 - TAPS MediaVideo recording discussion on ways to help children and teens continue the bonds they have with their loved ones as they get older.
2/21/2023 - Pamela GabbayEvent Photos: Survivors attend the NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah with teams4taps.
2/19/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors attend NBA Referee Engagement events with teams4taps.
2/16/2023 - TAPS MediaA surviving spouse shares her remarriage story. The Love Lives On Act would allow surviving spouses to remarry at any age and maintain their benefits.
2/14/2023 - TAPS - Linda AmbardEvent Photos: Survivors attend Super Bowl Week events with teams4taps in Glendale, Arizona.
2/12/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: TAPS surviving women create a plan for healing and growth in Sedona, Arizona.
2/10/2023 - TAPS MediaChildren grieving the loss of a military loved one at the Southeast Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp share what brings them hope.
2/8/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors attend the Nevada Survivor Experience presented by the NFL in partnership with TAPS Sports and Entertainment.
2/6/2023 - TAPS MediaEvent Photos: Survivors come together both in-person and virtually in fellowship in Destin, Florida.
2/5/2023 - TAPS MediaThe TAPS Family is built on love. It is our foundation, our inspiration, our strength. In this month where we have a day that is devoted to love, let us reflect on love.
2/3/2023 - TAPS MediaAs we approach this Valentine’s Day, let's reflect on the love in our hearts, both for those here and those lost.
2/1/2023 - Jason StoutTAPS Care Groups are safe, welcoming spaces in your local area to connect with those who understand grief because they’re experiencing it too.
2/1/2023 - TAPSOn February 1, 2023, the Widow's Tax is completely eliminated, and future generations of surviving spouses will receive their full survivor benefits.
1/31/2023 - Candace WheelerEvent Photos: Survivors attend the Capitals Fore Charity event at Top Golf National Harbor.
1/27/2023 - TAPS MediaThe TAPS Research Team is currently working on a mixed-method study examining how mentoring others creates a lasting impact on one's own life.
1/24/2023 - Ashley Leal - Jacob BrinnemanVideo recording of interactive discussion and hands-on activity to help support you on your grief journey (no art experience or special supplies needed).
1/17/2023 - Jennifer BaldwinRead about Holly Higgins, surviving mother of U.S. Air Force Daniel James Johnson, remembering her son and her work with Heroes Journey.
1/12/2023 - TAPS - Holly HigginsIn the beginning of the year and when it ends, TAPS is your family where our loved ones are remembered, and where we come for hope and healing.
1/6/2023 - TAPS MediaHere are 5 tips for taking extra time for self-care and prioritizing your mental health as you recover from loss.
1/4/2023 - Raylene MooreIn honor of National Mentoring Month, several of our mentors have shared their mentoring story.
1/4/2023 - Amber Loveless - Noah Velazquez - Kristin CookThis year, consider a New Year’s exploration: What do you need? How, and who, do you want to be? And what’s keeping you from getting there?
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