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A father’s journey from heartache to helping others heal with Jim Davis

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When Jim Davis saw on the news that a Canadian soldier had been killed in Afghanistan, he thought to himself, “My son is serving there… but so are 2,000 other Canadian soldiers. The odds are that it isn’t him.” Jim faced a parent’s worst nightmare later that day upon learning that his son Paul was the person killed in the line of duty.

In the 18 years since, Jim continues to cope with this loss by honouring his son’s legacy, sharing poignant memories of Paul with other military and Veteran Families impacted by the loss of a loved one — and helping them find healing too.

He opened up to Brian and Laryssa about his journey moving through grief and the immense pride he feels for his son, sharing his coping strategies and the positive impacts of shared experiences and peer support.
Key topics

  • The unique challenges faced by bereaved military Families, particularly in situations of separation
  • The HOPE (Helping Our Peers by Providing Empathy) program's supports for grieving Family member
  • The healing power of empathy and shared stories
  • How honouring and cherishing a loved one’s memory can look different for everyone
  • Managing grief and fostering strength over time
  • The importance of peer support in coping with loss

Resources

Corporal Paul James Davis – Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Exploring and navigating unspoken grief in Veteran Families — Presentation from the Veteran Family Summit

MyGrief.ca — Free e-learning resource to help people better understand and move through grief in different situations

HOPE program — Peer support program for military and Veteran Families who have experienced loss

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services — Programs and services for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their Families

Resources for Family and friends

Lorsque Jim Davis a vu aux nouvelles qu'un soldat canadien avait été tué en Afghanistan, il s'est dit : « Mon fils sert là-bas... mais il en va de même pour 2 000 autres soldats canadiens. Il y a de fortes chances que ce ne soit pas lui ». Ce jour-là, Jim a été confronté au pire cauchemar d'un parent en apprenant que son fils Paul était la personne tuée dans l'exercice de ses fonctions.

Au cours des 18 dernières années, Jim continue de faire face à cette perte en honorant la mémoire de son fils, en partageant des souvenirs poignants de Paul avec d'autres familles de militaires et de vétérans qui ont perdu un être cher, et en les aidant à guérir à leur tour.

Il s'est ouvert à Brian et Laryssa sur son cheminement à travers le deuil et l'immense fierté qu'il éprouve pour son fils, partageant ses stratégies d'adaptation et les effets positifs du partage d'expériences et du soutien par les pairs.

Thèmes clés

  • Les défis uniques auxquels sont confrontées les familles militaires endeuillées, en particulier dans les situations de séparation.
  • Le soutien apporté par le programme HOPE (Helping Our Peers by Providing Empathy) aux membres des familles en deuil.
  • Le pouvoir de guérison de l'empathie et des histoires partagées
  • Comment le fait d'honorer et de chérir la mémoire d'un être cher peut varier d'une personne à l'autre
  • La gestion du deuil et le renforcement de la force au fil du temps
  • L'importance du soutien des pairs pour faire face à la perte d'un être cher
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22 episoade

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When Jim Davis saw on the news that a Canadian soldier had been killed in Afghanistan, he thought to himself, “My son is serving there… but so are 2,000 other Canadian soldiers. The odds are that it isn’t him.” Jim faced a parent’s worst nightmare later that day upon learning that his son Paul was the person killed in the line of duty.

In the 18 years since, Jim continues to cope with this loss by honouring his son’s legacy, sharing poignant memories of Paul with other military and Veteran Families impacted by the loss of a loved one — and helping them find healing too.

He opened up to Brian and Laryssa about his journey moving through grief and the immense pride he feels for his son, sharing his coping strategies and the positive impacts of shared experiences and peer support.
Key topics

  • The unique challenges faced by bereaved military Families, particularly in situations of separation
  • The HOPE (Helping Our Peers by Providing Empathy) program's supports for grieving Family member
  • The healing power of empathy and shared stories
  • How honouring and cherishing a loved one’s memory can look different for everyone
  • Managing grief and fostering strength over time
  • The importance of peer support in coping with loss

Resources

Corporal Paul James Davis – Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Exploring and navigating unspoken grief in Veteran Families — Presentation from the Veteran Family Summit

MyGrief.ca — Free e-learning resource to help people better understand and move through grief in different situations

HOPE program — Peer support program for military and Veteran Families who have experienced loss

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services — Programs and services for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their Families

Resources for Family and friends

Lorsque Jim Davis a vu aux nouvelles qu'un soldat canadien avait été tué en Afghanistan, il s'est dit : « Mon fils sert là-bas... mais il en va de même pour 2 000 autres soldats canadiens. Il y a de fortes chances que ce ne soit pas lui ». Ce jour-là, Jim a été confronté au pire cauchemar d'un parent en apprenant que son fils Paul était la personne tuée dans l'exercice de ses fonctions.

Au cours des 18 dernières années, Jim continue de faire face à cette perte en honorant la mémoire de son fils, en partageant des souvenirs poignants de Paul avec d'autres familles de militaires et de vétérans qui ont perdu un être cher, et en les aidant à guérir à leur tour.

Il s'est ouvert à Brian et Laryssa sur son cheminement à travers le deuil et l'immense fierté qu'il éprouve pour son fils, partageant ses stratégies d'adaptation et les effets positifs du partage d'expériences et du soutien par les pairs.

Thèmes clés

  • Les défis uniques auxquels sont confrontées les familles militaires endeuillées, en particulier dans les situations de séparation.
  • Le soutien apporté par le programme HOPE (Helping Our Peers by Providing Empathy) aux membres des familles en deuil.
  • Le pouvoir de guérison de l'empathie et des histoires partagées
  • Comment le fait d'honorer et de chérir la mémoire d'un être cher peut varier d'une personne à l'autre
  • La gestion du deuil et le renforcement de la force au fil du temps
  • L'importance du soutien des pairs pour faire face à la perte d'un être cher
  continue reading

22 episoade

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