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# Families of the Fallen Gather in LA for Weekend of Hope and Healing
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**Families of the Fallen Gather in Los Angeles for Weekend of Hope and Healing**
TAPS Seminar Brings Bereaved Military Families Together to Form Connections, Learn Coping Strategies, and Honor Their Loved Ones
| **What:** | The [Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUeeFKLI3HbWUo5eX11u9AT8-3DBHaA_7BsT8QhHSoCH-2Fzkh6c3UqyFXz-2FutZqRemO1hqaTTKiEByTGas6oUyAZzAZYqkN2tPZ-2FhMv9SSgDthluPTiGGifXWJpBObD-2B6dJH-2FdttifKwMjOcEzFT7kPs4y8S48SWoFEhaoPpSQNXrUvgQruYVW-2Bc7aE22vo1f0i6J1H-2BT8ctGsvhCF1-2BaU-2B2CYioUK9-2Bhp1YKvgMNz9OfDaUVTG76FWC6y4RnBJa72o9uVCKmhsAsAr7l72PYTmFCtijYtH1Rv5DCXYGQmKbnjUaXOnZmfQghbiQ1hEUtFSYeLfl9rryiZEXx6MHbmYS8VzOimobXLFwD3r3JZKUCl3sREEK1SW9LNKQK4C37ozJ8MG4y9LI-3D) is hosting its Western Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp bringing together hundreds of military loss survivors to find support from their peers and learn from professionals in the fields of grief and loss, while honoring and remembering their military loved ones. ***This program will also provide age-appropriate grief programming for children and teens who will be paired with active duty or veteran service members to mentor and support them.*** |
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| **When:** | Friday, November 18, 2022 **3:00 PM – 8:30 PM** Saturday, November 19, 2022 **5:00 AM – 8:00 PM** Sunday, November 20, 2022 **5:00 AM – 1:30 PM** |
| **Where:** | [The Westin Long Beach](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUca-2F5KlfRJOV-2B2uWv-2FHbuUE2dhYNOPF4bRN2bYbMLf-2FTdIWwpzF2NodmLBIFy0eG25LJVDpVCv4u-2BGE1yLpN3g8EhoYcfclsy681sysLvGS1-X1y_7BsT8QhHSoCH-2Fzkh6c3UqyFXz-2FutZqRemO1hqaTTKiEByTGas6oUyAZzAZYqkN2tPZ-2FhMv9SSgDthluPTiGGifXWJpBObD-2B6dJH-2FdttifKwMjOcEzFT7kPs4y8S48SWoFEhaoPpSQNXrUvgQruYVW-2Bc7aE22vo1f0i6J1H-2BT8ctGsvhCF1-2BaU-2B2CYioUK9-2Bhp1YKvgMNz9OfDaUVTG76FVBpcMWoAw1FpL0ZWDXLY8KL3rMLxnuyW3x595AQRRltdj2ASdHAH8XTQ7uhlKi7CPYo0bcdHRxtopnyJTWmPnfGrgkX85WaHIp7-2FoL6Jq-2BAVkY3v29YGJGXp05Hqgbjx1rFhLHh1mAHTVh70bGtMQk-3D) 333 East Ocean Boulevard Long Beach, California 90802 |
| **Who:** | - TAPS President and Founder [Bonnie Carroll](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUdvJrUqT2OoA9p13aAWblKW313ymr5y6KUto-2FQMunoffa_FT_7BsT8QhHSoCH-2Fzkh6c3UqyFXz-2FutZqRemO1hqaTTKiEByTGas6oUyAZzAZYqkN2tPZ-2FhMv9SSgDthluPTiGGifXWJpBObD-2B6dJH-2FdttifKwMjOcEzFT7kPs4y8S48SWoFEhaoPpSQNXrUvgQruYVW-2Bc7aE22vo1f0i6J1H-2BT8ctGsvhCF1-2BaU-2B2CYioUK9-2Bhp1YKvgMNz9OfDaUVTG76FYr2FQ04hRVRhCYws-2FY-2BJpB1U3iGzXjlGcber2sFEEBvEKat0KcsKr-2FynjYMB-2B8S76VmGeBT-2B9cA-2BaB4eK2k39F977aTBqZ7nsLt-2F1XYYwDy79giea2qAEkVJnIG8LxCFFaTPJRlZ52cAecpHQqSjQI-3D) - Leading global experts in the field of grief and loss - Surviving military families - [Military Mentors](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUVoJucWbeOCndcv9UBjFoxiHoNy-2FDieUseVf-2BYnXsaX8LNAT_7BsT8QhHSoCH-2Fzkh6c3UqyFXz-2FutZqRemO1hqaTTKiEByTGas6oUyAZzAZYqkN2tPZ-2FhMv9SSgDthluPTiGGifXWJpBObD-2B6dJH-2FdttifKwMjOcEzFT7kPs4y8S48SWoFEhaoPpSQNXrUvgQruYVW-2Bc7aE22vo1f0i6J1H-2BT8ctGsvhCF1-2BaU-2B2CYioUK9-2Bhp1YKvgMNz9OfDaUVTG76FVPVGiw8ZiO9lvo2QgOLG2J6isYE-2B9iVVyQpTIOkXdG53qwy91p03IDCZEdfL3QsQvO-2FDQPFpM9cNZNRdK8-2FRFU-2FCBmrSWapHVh2R9wY0s8mxvcNbcJPH16TYdKizzcIS2ETJc6GIKLuhgOuT7LSm6o-3D): Active Duty Service Member and Veteran Volunteers |
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
Event Background Information: [2022 Western Regional Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUcvG7XIQpEKNcSSyP5w21Vd4lqydeqKsd8ksAmcaXUkErsxDzHzt2P2KWXdWqZ5j7A-3D-3DT2ip_7BsT8QhHSoCH-2Fzkh6c3UqyFXz-2FutZqRemO1hqaTTKiEByTGas6oUyAZzAZYqkN2tPZ-2FhMv9SSgDthluPTiGGifXWJpBObD-2B6dJH-2FdttifKwMjOcEzFT7kPs4y8S48SWoFEhaoPpSQNXrUvgQruYVW-2Bc7aE22vo1f0i6J1H-2BT8ctGsvhCF1-2BaU-2B2CYioUK9-2Bhp1YKvgMNz9OfDaUVTG76FfaHjJbYaDe9MmE-2B-2B343wfaq1qsBBq1lk23Uh8nDsQgmXZP1DsAW6F3TRJdOek4xrUOtyEfzvBhwCGUbhbw-2BfyArZKDnv1ugb-2FBZpfq2Hv1gfIzvPmo1wM6UdPcouCjjbUdqzYFEcGM2NZqX5Sq6G5g-3D)
**ABOUT TAPS**
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is the leading national organization providing compassionate care and survivor support services for the families of America’s fallen military heroes. Since 1994, TAPS has offered support to all those grieving the death of a military loved one through peer-based emotional support, connections with grief and trauma resources, grief seminars and retreats for adults, Good Grief Camps for children, casework assistance, connections to community-based care, online and in-person support groups and the 24/7 National Military Survivor Helpline, all at no cost to surviving families. For more information, please visit [TAPS.org](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATURG-2FtWgEfs9PR3NWQdQWpn4-3Dl2Lr_7BsT8QhHSoCH-2Fzkh6c3UqyFXz-2FutZqRemO1hqaTTKiEByTGas6oUyAZzAZYqkN2tPZ-2FhMv9SSgDthluPTiGGifXWJpBObD-2B6dJH-2FdttifKwMjOcEzFT7kPs4y8S48SWoFEhaoPpSQNXrUvgQruYVW-2Bc7aE22vo1f0i6J1H-2BT8ctGsvhCF1-2BaU-2B2CYioUK9-2Bhp1YKvgMNz9OfDaUVTG76FVzV9mj3d-2Bxv9fHm2YKX436qgu7aR-2Bm6LTCnaXwR8lC95tXGiXRWQjYByU8g0knbWPoR4DRDQe6oLttvDCOclrd3qPnaF3-2Fy4XzdGrwDUs65E43xKHR9-2FODJqmBh2dUVSrolz5BKcELa2BF15u264TI-3D) or call 202.588.TAPS (8277).
**ABOUT BONNIE CARROLL**
Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Bonnie Carroll founded the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) in 1994, at a time when there was no national support network for the families of America's fallen heroes. Through the loss of her husband, Brig. Gen. Tom Carroll, who perished in an Army plane crash in 1992 along with seven other soldiers, she turned her tragedy into a purposeful effort to create what is today the leading national program providing compassionate care for all who are grieving the death of a service member.
**TAPS SOCIAL MEDIA:**
Twitter: [@TAPSorg](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUZWoJzoiYeJuvo0etpTon9g4i9riXCqMRNXQh1dEnofoQNJd_7BsT8QhHSoCH-2Fzkh6c3UqyFXz-2FutZqRemO1hqaTTKiEByTGas6oUyAZzAZYqkN2tPZ-2FhMv9SSgDthluPTiGGifXWJpBObD-2B6dJH-2FdttifKwMjOcEzFT7kPs4y8S48SWoFEhaoPpSQNXrUvgQruYVW-2Bc7aE22vo1f0i6J1H-2BT8ctGsvhCF1-2BaU-2B2CYioUK9-2Bhp1YKvgMNz9OfDaUVTG76FZtxaYM8KAzsBUa0n1fFlMdKU-2BF-2FXaweO4xOsUaggLa-2BIa5G87uslenvoFofSvIqfYE3taRHyKjJxtGWyi624BHabG1QHmPEvjQz22xb0I1FrqZckPI03x0piekbE6EpJ3cApSYYYa4jlyT6qIjD8eg-3D)
Facebook: [Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPSorg)](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUb8Hzhz9hTfMErRs-2Fni8h9hVGpIOdlKet2Tbj7EH-2BSiivlS9_7BsT8QhHSoCH-2Fzkh6c3UqyFXz-2FutZqRemO1hqaTTKiEByTGas6oUyAZzAZYqkN2tPZ-2FhMv9SSgDthluPTiGGifXWJpBObD-2B6dJH-2FdttifKwMjOcEzFT7kPs4y8S48SWoFEhaoPpSQNXrUvgQruYVW-2Bc7aE22vo1f0i6J1H-2BT8ctGsvhCF1-2BaU-2B2CYioUK9-2Bhp1YKvgMNz9OfDaUVTG76FSsHamRNAR8UNCjxcEWdqCJMk2WxsvOrZxVGfmkaz-2FJpCDh1wlrkJq2aek7oevY3OzntlcDZevIQKw1xUOgIqFvhlY2QpMWIkR-2B1XhAhm3hYPujPXbiJ-2Bw68K0Enu0lo1jNBYejMMzbMACehoFrAe-2BI-3D)
Instagram: [@TAPSorg](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUQbhiplhjyl4QcRwNc7RzVRaMByEQm-2BRCl37xl0j6icsNW8M_7BsT8QhHSoCH-2Fzkh6c3UqyFXz-2FutZqRemO1hqaTTKiEByTGas6oUyAZzAZYqkN2tPZ-2FhMv9SSgDthluPTiGGifXWJpBObD-2B6dJH-2FdttifKwMjOcEzFT7kPs4y8S48SWoFEhaoPpSQNXrUvgQruYVW-2Bc7aE22vo1f0i6J1H-2BT8ctGsvhCF1-2BaU-2B2CYioUK9-2Bhp1YKvgMNz9OfDaUVTG76FdtdwEKo8-2FgOw9hg3-2FBxREBZVJFphJFVkmLGcOFLwLlGj7yfLuWgMtHu5OiOi60Kkj6Gb8ftLB0YFGx-2F9j8TncUp88Z-2Ft2kUgCKKFc2QalgLdLDKYPY1gTEovscQC-2FuNLFbQ1RaTvoUXviL8PPr07uY-3D)
LinkedIn: [Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors](https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=4tNED-2FM8iDZJQyQ53jATUegha2L32XA5BGAQD-2FrrWT-2Bt0jKP3VHIayi1F103y6vA-2FxGDGt1vcux-2BoZ6YPr44B9ll1-2F2-2BlLafm7EOZ-2BhFnz3MzU5VoP-2FAfVe7e2yy4UvNsAww_7BsT8QhHSoCH-2Fzkh6c3UqyFXz-2FutZqRemO1hqaTTKiEByTGas6oUyAZzAZYqkN2tPZ-2FhMv9SSgDthluPTiGGifXWJpBObD-2B6dJH-2FdttifKwMjOcEzFT7kPs4y8S48SWoFEhaoPpSQNXrUvgQruYVW-2Bc7aE22vo1f0i6J1H-2BT8ctGsvhCF1-2BaU-2B2CYioUK9-2BhupRESeatnHliXGXKtXuZDDO-2BEM3HxdPQHI2iJA8KrukAqMb7bhzRHBVxNA46if3ln9K9NQE6pn-2Foo8pqvsf2O8xVyR0gnIlJWUQm3Kri2tzWZaAixnAuIOqdQbdI-2BlSJfkSBzonX2n31tmTtluhu4W1VRgM5mW-2FIUrreOBL9ACQ-3D)
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