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A child releases a balloon bearing a message for a fallen military loved one and watches other balloons released by other children during the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors’ Good Grief Camp in Crystal City, Va., May 30, 2010.

MESSAGE IN A BALLOON

A child releases a balloon bearing a message for a fallen military loved one and watches other balloons released by other children during the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors’ Good Grief Camp in Crystal City, Va., May 30, 2010.

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