Compassionate Friends Each year in the United States more than 228,000 children and young adults die.  This is every parent’s nightmare.  You may know someone who needs help dealing with the loss of a child.  Where can they turn?  They can turn to a unique organization called the Compassionate Friends.    The Compassionate Friends is a mutual assistance, not-for-profit self-help organization that offers support and understanding to families who have experienced the death of a child.  The U.P. Chapter of Compassionate Friends will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at Redeemer Lutheran Church from 7-9 p.m., beginning June 14.  For more information contact Kathy Schuck, 249-1948.   Project Compassion Project Compassion, a support group for families of soldiers of the Iraq and Afghan Wars meets weekly on Tuesday, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Vietnam Veterans of America, 173 US 41 East, Negaunee.  This non-profit organization reaches out to families who desire extended support with the transitions associated with deployment and re-entry of returning soldiers.   Jane Romback (LMSW, AACC) and Karen Hattamer (Iraq Ware Widow) will facilitate this ongoing support group.  Contact Karen Hattamer (906-458-1457) if you have questions.