News & Press

2009

Stories, Tears, Laughter Dec 16, 2009 The grief surrounding the loss of a loved one is particularly acute during the holiday season — and perhaps there are few losses as hard to bear as that of a spouse who dies in service to his or her… Read Article »

USAA Magazine Dec 11, 2009 The winter issue of USAA magazine dives into the roots of the A.W.P. Read Article »

Rosie Radio Interview- Veteran’s Day Nov 11, 2009 Rosie O’Donnell speaks with Taryn about the AWP and being a military widow. Read Article »

Hi, My name is: Military Widow Oct 15, 2009 We are honored to be featured in this month’s Soldiers’ Angels Newsletter. They are an amazing organization that supports our troops on a whole new level. Check them and the article out HERE… Read Article »

Tragedy to Triumph Sep 20, 2009 Not too long ago we had the opportunity to speak at USAA’s memorial day event. This week they featured a story on how we started entitled, “Tragedy to Triumph” Click HERE to read (page… Read Article »

YouServed Radio Show Jul 16, 2009 Listen to the AWP Founder talk about how it all started on the YouServed Radio Show. Click Here to Listen. Read Article »

Golf tournament helps heroes’ widows Jun 25, 2009 SPRING LAKE Read Article »

Unifying the next generation of military widows Jun 23, 2009 6/23/2009 By Cpl. Scott Schmidt, Unit Headquarters Marine Corps Dateline ARLINGTON, Va.  — Page Content It can be difficult to comprehend the sacrifice a spouse makes when their loved one… Read Article »

CNN Video May 23, 2009 Embedded video from CNN Video Read Article »

The widow’s battle Apr 24, 2009 Here’s a glimpse of the new "Greatest Generation" in war. AFN's Michelle Michael found a woman in Buda, Texas, giving back to the military at a time when you would think there's nothing else to give.… Read Article »

American Widow Project: widows helping widows Apr 09, 2009 Taryn Davis was 23 when her husband, Spc. Michael Davis, was killed May 21, 2007 in Iraq. Following his death, she traveled the country and heard stories from other young widows. Their experiences led… Read Article »

Military Widows Hit the Open Road Mar 25, 2009 The women of the American Widow Project, an online support network and nonprofit organization dedicated to unifying a new generation of widows, are far from traditional. They surf, skydive and now road-trip… Read Article »

Newstreamz Video Extra – American Widow Project launches nationwide tour Feb 26, 2009 STAFF REPORT The American Widow Project (AWP), an organization aimed towards supporting young widows, unveiled the RV that it will take on a nationwide tour during a ceremony Thursday morning at the Hays… Read Article »

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