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Honor & Gratitude for all those who serve our country,
and for all the men & women who gave their lives for our freedom.
Belgrade, Montana, copyright 2005 JBolane All rights reserved
Reverberations From War Complicate Vietnam Veterans’ End-Of-Life Care
Kaiser Health News.
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Go in Peace – a film by Karen Van Vuuren – DVD
This website showcases a gentle film on the role of the caregiver in healing the soul wounds of veterans. It also provides additional resources for veteran care at the end of life.
Find the DVD here.
Chaplains Care for Veterans
Spiritual and emotional support for veterans, currently serving and their families and friends, whoever you, whatever you believe, wherever you are.
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Soldier’s Heart
Transforming the Heart and Soul Wounds of War
This organizations mission is to transform the emotional, moral, and spiritual wounds that too often result from war and military service. Help for active-duty troops and veterans to develop new and honorable warrior identities.
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We Honor Veterans
Hospice-Veteran Partnerships
An organization devoted to working with hospice services in different locations around the country to serve the particular needs of our veterans.
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Warrior’s Return – Restoring the Soul After War
by Edward Tick, PHD
A thought-provoking exploration of a holistic approach to PTSD and healing the trauma of veterans after returning from war.
Find this book in your local library or order it online.
TAPS
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) offers compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a loved one who died while serving in our Armed Forces or as a result of his or her service. Since 1994, TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones. TAPS has assisted more than 80,000 surviving families, casualty officers and caregivers. The TAPS staff can connect you to counseling in your community and help navigate benefits and resources.
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