Memorial Days honors those who have fallen during the course of military service to their country. It is a pause to pay tribute for the sacrifice of patriots. TAPS ( Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors ) is an organization for the family and friends of lost loved ones:

“The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc. (TAPS) was founded in the wake of a military tragedy — the deaths of eight soldiers aboard an Army National Guard aircraft in November 1992. In the months and years following the loss of their loved ones, the survivors turned to various grief support organizations for comfort; but when they turned to each other for comfort and to share common fears and problems, they found strength and truly began to heal. They realized that the tragedy they shared, losing a loved one in the line of military duty, was far different from other types of losses. They shared pride in their spouses’ service to America, and tremendous sadness at the ultimate sacrifice their loved ones made.”

link: TAPS

TAPS provides an invaluable service. There is a toll free number and there are people to provide support.

Catherine Forsythe
Director of Operations
FlyingHamster:  http://flyinghamster.com/

[I am grateful to Nancy P, Debra G and Terry L for contacting me and providing me with their insights about this organization. Thank you... Catherine]