In honor and rememberence of those who have served, many of our Coalition organizations gathered with their communities for a day of mourning and reflection, spoke of the sacrifices of those who have served, gathered with those who have lost their loved ones, or shared their stories with the press of honoring those who are transitioning home from combat.
Here are some of the stories of events from Memorial Day.
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TAPS gathered with families of the fallen over Memorial Day weekend for their 15th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp.
“On the surface it was like any other Memorial Day celebration, but underneath, there was a different purpose and a deeper meaning. Behind the laughter and controlled chaos, there were individual stories of loss and pain.”
Read the full story: Families of Those Who’ve Died at War Grieve Together National Harbor hosts National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp
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CNN American Morning spoke with IAVA’s Chief Legislative Counsel Patrick Campbell on Memorial Day for this interview about honoring our nation’s newest generation of veterans and ensuring they receive adequate access to health care and counseling for the transition home from combat.
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Swords to Plowshares created an interactive mural with their local community to encourage reflection and healing. As the artist who designed the mural, an Afghanistan veteran, stated, “There’s a dialogue created, and people may discuss what this means. They can think about what brought them here.”
Read the full story: S.F. Memorial Day events honor the fallen, San Francisco Chronicle
