Death notification
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A death notification is a letter delivered to the family of a soldier or public service member who has died on duty. Usually, the Military of the United States
withholds the name of a deceased member until the family has been notified.
For military notifications, there are usually three persons involved: the notifying officer, a medic
(in case the family member faints), and an officer that stays in the car in case the family members react violently.
In the wake of being notified of a loved one's death, the heirs often must settle the deceased's affairs. This can entail locating financial assets owned by the deceased.
Military of the United States
The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States. They consist of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.The United States has a strong tradition of civilian control of the military...
withholds the name of a deceased member until the family has been notified.
For military notifications, there are usually three persons involved: the notifying officer, a medic
Medic
Medic is a general term for a person involved in medicine, especially emergency or first-response medicine, such as an emergency medical technician, paramedic, or a military member trained in battlefield medicine. Also the term is used toward a Nurse in pre-hospital care and/or emergency...
(in case the family member faints), and an officer that stays in the car in case the family members react violently.
In the wake of being notified of a loved one's death, the heirs often must settle the deceased's affairs. This can entail locating financial assets owned by the deceased.