Military Families

Honor your veteran's memory with a free, permanent Military Times tribute

Legacy.com is pleased to announce the successful launch of a new relationship with the Military Times that offers families a free way to honor and share their veteran’s life story.

Find Comfort in Legacy's Grief Support Groups

The loss of a loved one can turn your world upside down in an instant and leave you feeling isolated from the world at large, but you are not alone. In , you’ll find help from others who have stood where you are standing right now. Our private Facebook groups offer a safe space to share your bereavement and connect with others experiencing the same kind of loss you are.

What Obituaries Are Trying to Tell Us About Veterans and PTSD

Carlos Lopez Jr. was still a teenager when he signed up for a two-year stint in the U.S. Army. Not long after, the Iraq War began, and he became one of the first American soldiers to be deployed there, fighting battles in Baghdad, Najaf, and Fallujah.

What to Do When a Veteran Dies

When you’re grieving a loss, just the idea of paperwork may feel overwhelming. But when your partner was a member of the armed services, you know that needing signatures and signoffs is part of the process. To help you navigate this difficult time as smoothly as possible, here’s a checklist of what you have to do when a veteran passes away.

POW-MIA: You Are Not Forgotten

On POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor missing American service members and their families.

How Can I Honor Fallen Veterans Before & After Memorial Day? 4 Ideas

Memorial Day is a particularly American holiday tradition, one that embodies what’s been described as our nation’s “secular civil religion.” That is, while Americans don’t all share the same religious beliefs, historically we have shared a sacred respect for citizens who devote their lives to the service of the national good. Those who sacrifice their lives in defense of the nation are traditionally honored as the noblest among us.

Remembering the Battlefield Poets of World War I (video)

A video tribute to the soldiers who told us what combat really looked like.

A Museum that Masquerades as a Hotel

After ending a 26-year career at the Pentagon, U.S. Marine Col.Christopher Starling has continued his service to Americans—albeit in a different way.

The USO: Making Every Moment Count

Though not affiliated with the United States government, for more than 70 years, the USO been one of the United States’ troops’ most dedicated advocates.

World War II Airman Finally Laid to Rest

Seventy years after Sgt. Charles A. Gardner’s last flight, the World War II airman’s family was finally able to see him buried last week with full military honors.

Camp Lifts Spirits for Children of Dead Soldiers

The WOLF Camp provides a safe space for children with a unique shared experience.

SpongeBob Headstone Controversy

When Sgt. Kimberly Walker was killed in February 2013, her family wanted to do something very special to remember their beloved soldier.

Deadly Depression

Families are often reluctant to speak about a loved one’s death by suicide. But the family of Brian Arredondo, who died at his own hand at age 24, opened up to a Boston Globe reporter.

The Soldier and his Bride

This heartwrenching story of a soldier and the woman who loved him has an unexpected ending.