People heal by remembering, honoring, and moving on. After a tragic loss, the healing process is difficult. Many people struggle to heal, especially after a war. People lose loved ones, and some soldiers even lose limbs. After the loss of a limb, veterans usually go to therapy and then they try to move on. The loss a friend or family member can be very grueling. People will often write letters to the dead, so they can feel closer to them. Letters help mothers, fathers, and friends remember and honor their friends and family. People also leave gifts at places like the Vietnam Memorial. People visit the large wall, and leave very personal items such as purple hearts, IV bags, and dog tags. Visiting a memorial or thinking about and remembering
