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On May 23rd at 1pm EST the Department of Veterans Affairs and our community partners, to include Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), American Red Cross Military Veteran Caregiver Network, Blue Star Families, and Elizabeth Dole Foundation will be here to answer questions about survivor resources, caregiver support, memorial affairs, and mental wellness.

Ask your questions now! (Typed Q&A format. No audio/visual)

You can ask questions to the following people/organizations:
» Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program
» Sgt Jay Dalrymple - Director, National Cemetery Scheduling Office, VA
» Sgt Christopher Vidaurre - Senior Program Manager, George W. Bush Institute
» Melissa Comeau - Director, Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, American Red Cross
» SGT Rafiq Raza - National Director, Survivors Assistance & Memorial Support, VA
» RDML Ann Duff - Director, Office of Survivors Assistance, VA
» Marianne Delatorre - Community Engagement Manager, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
» AB Bonnie Carroll - President and Founder, TAPS

Elizabeth Dole Foundation:
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is the preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring our nation’s 5.5 million military caregivers; the spouses, parents, family members, and friends who care for America’s wounded, ill, or injured veterans. Founded by Senator Elizabeth Dole in 2012, the Foundation adopts a comprehensive approach in its advocacy, working with leaders in the public, private, nonprofit and faith communities to recognize military caregivers’ service and promote their well-being.

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS):
TAPS is the national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources to all those grieving the death of a military or veteran loved one.
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Responses: 32
1st Lt Padre Dave Poedel
I was pleasantly surprised in my latest email from the VA that there is a whole set of programs to help veterans become farmers and bee-keepers. I like it when something good comes out of our bureacracy!
AB Bonnie Carroll
AB Bonnie Carroll
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Thank you for joining us today and for your service, 1st Lt Padre Poedel.
Melissa Comeau
Melissa Comeau
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Thank you for sharing this 1st Lt Padre Dave Poedel . If others are interested more information can be found here https://news.va.gov/130847/free-farming-and-beekeeping-opportunities-for-veterans/
Marianne Delatorre
Marianne Delatorre
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Thanks for joining us, 1st Lt Padre Dave Poedel !
SPC Lyle Montgomery
SPC Lyle Montgomery
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1st. Lt Padre Poedel. I am a retired Union Millwrifgt. The Union construction trades welcome veterans and treat them with respect. making it easier for vets to enter the trades.
SGT Unit Supply Specialist
Thanks for sharing.
AB Bonnie Carroll
AB Bonnie Carroll
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Thank you for your service, SGT Lee.
Melissa Comeau
Melissa Comeau
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Thank you for being with us SGT (Join to see)
PO3 Matthew "DOC" Campbell
PO3 Matthew "DOC" Campbell
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Thank you SGT (Join to see) for your service to this great nation and for being with us here today!
Melissa Comeau
Greetings! Thank you for joining us today. My name is Melissa Comeau and I am the proud spouse and caregiver to a combat wounded Marine. I am also the Director of the Mlitary and Veteran Caregiver Network at the American Red Cross. We serve caregivers of all eras and Veterans that are also caregivers. We welcome you to join us. Please visit http://www.redcross.org/caregivers for more information.
PO3 Matthew "DOC" Campbell
PO3 Matthew "DOC" Campbell
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Thank you Melissa for being here! Appreciate all that you do!

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