Quotes from Parents: "This group of people are amazing. I always let God carry me but when I need an actual 'talk back to me' person they have always been here. Reading and knowing what everyone else is going through helps me daily." Sherri, Gold Star Mom from Colorado Private Message Boards: The message board forum, called "For Families of our Fallen Heroes" is accessable with membership only and is located here: usmcparents.com/forum/default.asp?group=29 Because it is a private forum, you will need to be given access to the forum. Once you've been granted access, you will need to be logged in with your user name and password to see and use the forum. Request Support: If you are a Gold Star family member and would like access to the private forum or information on other support services, please use the "Request Support" link to the left in the navigation bar.

TAPS
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc., is a one of a kind non-profit Veteran Service Organization offering hope, healing, comfort and care to thousands of American armed forces families facing the death of a loved one each year. TAPS receives absolutely no government funding, but through the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, all families faced with a death of one serving in the Armed Forces receive information about TAPS and our military survivor programs.
www.TAPS.org

DEALING WITH GRIEF OVER THE HOLIDAYS: PRACTICAL TIPS TO HELP
Click here for November 25, 2008 TAPS Press Release

SUPPORTING CHILDREN DEALING WITH GRIEF DURING THE HOLIDAYS: TIPS TO HELP
Click here for December 2, 2008 TAPS Press Release

Bereavement and Grief
This page is a compilation of information from the NMHA that may help you with bereavement and grief
http://www.marineparents.com/USMC/help-grief.asp

Fallen Heroes Project
Portraits of our fallen heroes: Our mission is to honor the American Fallen Heroes for their ultimate sacrifice during the war against terrorism. The foundation will provide the resources to produce and distribute to each family a hand-drawn portrait of their Fallen Hero, created by artist Michael G. Reagan, free of charge. Each portrait is intended to show our Love and Respect for these Heroes and their families."
For more information, see: www.FallenHeroesProject.org