In this photo taken Aug. 18, 2011, ,Julie Robinson of …

Mark Thiessen | published: August 27, 2011

In this photo taken Aug. 18, 2011, ,Julie Robinson of Ligonier, Pa., left, and Jennifer Hankins of San Diego, put on wet suits before a white water rafting trip on Crow Creek, near Girdwood, Alaska during an Alaska Adventure excursion. The event was organized by Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors for a group of about 75 widows of military veterans to share memories of loved ones while while hiking rugged trails and rafting the rapids. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)