CONNECTICUT    

 BLUE STAR MOTHERS

It is from our hearts to yours that the Connecticut Blue Star Mothers wish to say 'thank you', 'we are sorry', and 'our love is with you' to each and everyone that has lost a loved one in the wars of this earth.  With sadness, we offer you our gratefulness -- with honor we offer you our pride -- with hope we offer you our prayers.  May the memory of your loved one teach others what bravery, commitment, honor, respect, courage, love, and peace are all about.  The Blue Star Mothers of this homeland will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your loved one.  If there ever is a need or question associated with Blue to Gold in Connecticut, please contact the Connecticut National Blue to Gold Representative for the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., Lin McGee at 860-379-1298 or Blue.Star.Mothers.Rev.Lin.McGee@gmail.com  

At present our brave men and women of the military are serving in the war against terror on two fronts:  Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraq Freedom.  Our pray is for their safety and their quick return home to their families!!  Our hearts are with those who have lost loved ones to this conflict.  You remain in our hearts and prayers.  Your sacrifice has ensured our freedom and our national way of life.  We shall forever honor you in memory and in life!!

The  Connecticut Blue Star Mothers

October 7, 2001 - January 26, 2007

OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM:   353 deaths

March 19, 2003 - January 26, 2007

THE IRAQ WAR:  3063 deaths 

TO OUR CHILDREN

We have many dreams for you -- yet your dreams are the ones that must be --  they are the ones that must be lived out -- even if it means we must loose you but for awhile until we meet again.

TO OUR GOLD STAR MOTHERS

No words can express the sorrow we feel for your loss.  The Connecticut Blue Star Mothers wish to offer you our hand in friendship and love -- if there is anything we can do for you or your family members at any time, please let us know.  We welcome every opportunity to be able to come and serve in honor and respect for our fallen heroes.

AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS  

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GOLD STAR WIVES OF AMERICA, INC.

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Gold Star Wives

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ABOUT GOLD STAR WIVES OF AMERICA, INC.

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TO JOIN

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TAPS

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc.,

http://www.taps.org/

The following information is presented to you directly from the TAPS website.  Please visit their website by clicking the link above to fully see their programs and information.  That which is presented here is only for the purpose of directing you to TAPS, its programs, contact information, resources, and events.  Please do not copy information from this page, rather go directly to the TAPS website for anything you will need.  Thank you very much.

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"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."

TAPS Resources & Information

We are so very sorry for the loss that has brought you to this page, but grateful you have reached out to TAPS. We are here for you, and will do our best to help you in anyway we can. TAPS is a family you are lovingly welcomed into, and we hope you will lean on us whenever you need an ear or a hug or a shoulder to lean on!

First, I’d like to tell you a little bit about what TAPS gently offers for you, 24 hours a day, free of charge. Our website includes a few articles that we hope you’ll find helpful. Please call or write us if we can send you more information. We will also be glad to add you to our data base.

Here are the Services TAPS offers for you:

• Peer support: We have a wonderful, loving program to connect you with others who have also suffered the loss of a loved one serving in the armed forces. This is part of our TAPS national survivor network. Together, we share our pain and fears in a safe and supportive environment, and help each other heal. Let us know if you would like to receive a call from another widow, who will then be there for you in the coming weeks and months. Just a friend who will truly understand, to offer comfort and information, but most of all, an ear to listen and a shoulder to lean on.
  
  
• Crisis Intervention: You now have a number to call, anytime of the day or night, for help and information. We have a wonderful network of trained crisis response professionals on call in each state 24 hours a day through 1-800-959-TAPS (8277).
  
  
• Case Work: If you have questions about anything at all – from benefits to burial to resources, TAPS can help you find the answers. We have good friends throughout the government, and they are standing by to help you. Our 800-959-8277 is a good starting point for your questions, and we can either tell you how to find the answers, or we can make calls on your behalf. We understand how hard it can be sometimes to reach out!
  
  
• Grief and Trauma Resources and Information: TAPS is a member of the Association of Death Education and Counseling and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and are able to offer information about bereavement support groups throughout the nation. TAPS also partners with the Department of Veterans Affairs Readjustment Counseling Service and their 206 Vet Centers around the country. These are wonderful people who are not only therapists and counselors, but are also, in many cases, combat veterans themselves. They get it! And they are here for you now, to offer counseling and support. This is free of charge to you, so call us if you could like your local Vet Center counselor to contact you and we’ll make it happen.
  
  
• TAPS’ Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp for Young Survivors: You are invited to attend this wonderful weekend of healing and comfort, held every year during Memorial Day weekend in Washington, DC. The theme of our conference is “remember the love, celebrate the life, and share the journey” and through workshops and special events and support groups, we offer a caring, loving environment. We hope to see you there!
  
  
• TAPS Chat: Join us online each week for the national support group meeting held at www.taps.org (click on TAPS Chat and sign up).

You may reach TAPS, at any time. Don’t hesitate to call.

With love and care and sorrow,

Your family at TAPS

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc.
1621 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009
info@taps.org
Office: 202.588.TAPS (8277)
Toll-Free: 800.959.TAPS (8277)