Author and Gold Star mom Deborah Tainsh gathered essays from more than twenty-five parents who received the dreaded news that their child had died in military service. These invaluable stories show how today's military families survive the folded flag and give a glimpse into the lives of fallen service members and their families. Includes advice for other Gold Star parents and their friends and families. Bonus essays from a casualty assistance officer and a former soldier give deeper insight into how wartime death affects comrades left behind. "This book is an invaluable asset for understanding what really happens in families who suffer the greatest of losses." --John C. Powledge, command chaplain, 335th Signal Command "Deborah Tainsh has given these Gold Star parents a place to voice their grief and their gratitude for their precious children. Don't miss the chance to get to know their fallen heroes." --Carla Blowey, former editor of Living With Loss Magazine