Why this Book

A Parent's Worst Nightmare:  The death of a son or daughter is devastating under any circumstances, for no parent ever expects to outlive a child. This loss becomes more complicated when the death occurs in the line of duty.  A military death is usually unexpected, potentially traumatic, possibly in another country, compounded by marriage, publicized in the media, and enveloped in the commitment to duty and country.   The profound loss parents experience is complex.

Parents in Need:  Most surviving parents are simply hard-working Moms and Dads, frequently outsiders looking in to the military, and lost in the gap between the military and civilian communities. They possess no special skills for dealing with their profound loss, and frequently don't know where to look for help. Too often, the gravity of their tragic loss isolates them from relatives and friends, who don't know what to do or say, and are fearful of making a mistake with the family of a fallen warrior.

A Longed-For Resource:  Military Parents: We Regret to Inform You is specifically for parents or step-parents who have lost a son or daughter while serving in the military. With an insider's knowledge of military loss, it blends real-life lessons learned from surviving parents, guidance from leading grief experts, and the wisdom of countless mothers and fathers who have cradled a folded American flag. With practical knowledge and genuine empathy, it addresses how to survive, cope, and live again after the life-changing death of a military son or daughter.

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