Military kids bond over grief at summer camp

A summer camp in Olympia allows kids from military families to tackle deeper subjects than s'mores and bonfires -- they share the bond of grief.

Seven-year-old Susi Salcedo is one of those there whose parent or sibling died while serving.

"I don't feel like I'm the only one who had a parent die," she said.

Camp Erin/TAPS, part of the Moyer Foundation, offers an outlet for children who've lost a loved one in the military. It's a place where traditional camp activities are coupled with grief exercises; a place where Susi feels safe sharing her pain and isn't questioned by classmates.

"They talk about him even though I don't want to," she said. "I like talking to people who lost someone."

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