We are deeply saddened by the death of Steve Robinson. Steve transformed care for our service members and our veterans, just as he was passionate about honoring and caring for the families of our fallen. Steve found TAPS long before there was a 9/11, while TAPS was involved in the efforts to care for families grieving the deaths of veterans who succumbed to Gulf War illnesses. He pledged at that time to always remember all those who serve and die by caring for the loved ones left behind. As we mourn the passing of this American hero, our hearts are with his family and all whose lives he touched. Over the past 15 years, Steve has been a tireless advocate and supporter of TAPS and our work with grieving military families, particularly our programs to prevent suicide. Steve listened to thousands of surviving families of a suicide death and gave voice to their pain by incorporating the lessons learned into prevention efforts, saving countless lives. Recognizing the importance of 24/7 care for those who are in crisis, Steve championed expansion of the TAPS National Military Survivor Helpline, now a robust partnership with Prudential Financial. Just weeks ago, over Memorial Day, Steve was with over 2,000 surviving families at the 20th Annual TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar, quietly standing among those grieving, offering his strength, comfort and care. Steve was a quiet hero, mentoring leaders across philanthropy, industry and government to craft programs that would effectively meet the mission. His wife, Patti, and his brother, Ken, are in our hearts always, and we will continue Steve’s work through the STEVE ROBINSON HEROES LEGACY FUND, https://taps.org/SteveRobinsonHeroesLegacy/ , which will support suicide postvention and prevention efforts, the National Military Survivor Helpline, and TAPS camps for grieving military children.
Posted on: Sun, 15 Jun 2014 11:00:00 +0000
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