The Beautiful Gift of Grief

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Video by Airman 1st Class Justin Todd

The Beautiful Gift of Grief

Space Base Delta 1

Feb. 6, 2024 | 1:41

Maj. Matthew Gallo, Space Base Delta 1 Chapel Corps deputy delta chaplain at Peterson SFB, offers insight into how grief can be a beautiful gift. One of the things that happens when we go through grief is that we are, without a choice, thrust into a classroom. In order to leave the classroom, we must listen to the lesson that Professor Grief teaches us. Once we listen to this lesson, we find that Professor Grief has a specific lesson for each of us. Once we leave the classroom, we are more empowered, peaceful and joy-filled. For any military members dealing with grief, please visit the Peterson SFB Chapel office during normal business hours, or call at (719) 556-4442. A chaplain can be reached 24/7 by calling the command post at (719) 556-4555.