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Heart of a Hawk: One family's sacrifice & journey toward healing
by Deborah H. Tainsh

David and Deborah Tainsh were living the happiest years of their lives until the dark morning of February 12, 2004, when a six a.m. knock at the door brought the news that their son, Sergeant Patrick Tainsh, had been killed in Iraq. Patrick, David’s only child, was the pride of his life. He was the son who overcame a rebellious, drug-addicted youth to become an outstanding U.S. Army Cavalry Scout, posthumously awarded the Bronze and Silver Stars for saving the lives of his commanding officer and other soldiers before succumbing to his own wounds. In the wake of their loss, David and Deborah battle horrific grief and anger while trying to hold their marriage—and one another—together in an unforgettable journey toward healing.

A portion of the proceeds from Heart of a Hawk is donated to the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, a nonprofit organization that provides grief support to the families of fallen military personnel.

ISBN 0-9657483-8-3
6" x 9" Paperback. 192 pages $14.95

Available at retailers, military exchanges, online at MilitaryFamilyBooks.com, online at Amazon.com, or direct from the publisher. For group discounts, call 651-357-8770.

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Each year, hundreds of American families face the tragedy of the death of a loved one serving in the Armed Forces. The families left behind include loving parents, siblings and young spouses and school age children. The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) offers a peer grief support program. More about TAPS.

 

 

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Listen to Deb tell her family's story on The Brian Lehrer Show (WNYC).

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Book excerpt:
"Deborah knew from experience with Dave that battle-worn soldiers didn’t like being asked about their wartime experiences. But Dave and she both needed to know exactly what had happened the night Patrick was killed ... With as much nerve as she could muster, searching for the appropriate way, Deborah finally said to Rob, ‘I know I probably shouldn’t ask you this. I know certain things are not good to talk about, but if you’ll forgive me, we’d like to know if you could tell us what happened that night.’ …
Dave and Deborah sat quietly, holding back tears, ready to hear the painful words that would become Patrick’s legacy.
‘I can tell you exactly what happened that night. I was there with him.’ "
From Heart of a Hawk by Deborah Tainsh