 Coming up, July 4th is over, but another important date in U.S. history will be marked in our area over the weekend. More from WTOP in 30 seconds. When a child dies, the fun, the laughter, and the dreams all end. Instead, there's shock, disbelief, and emptiness. But help is available for grieving families through the Compassionate Friends, a self-help support organization with more than 600 chapters in the United States.