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'We will never forget': Gold Star Mother shares...
... And as Graham related those words, silence echoed throughout the room, silence broken only by timorous coughing from tightened throats and halting breaths from those who openly cried. Graham is... MORE about 'We will never forget': Gold Star Mother shares journey of tragedy, grief, love, hope
Gold Star mothers recognized for 'ultimate...
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Oct. 4, 2012) -- With the figure of Lady Columbia in clear view, her arms open wide to embrace the fallen and comfort the mourning, the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare... MORE about Gold Star mothers recognized for 'ultimate sacrifice'
Post honors Gold Star Mothers
Always held on the last Sunday of September, Gold Star Mother's Day is set aside to honor the mothers of service members who have given their lives for their country. The organization, founded in... MORE about Post honors Gold Star Mothers
Newly remodeled Survivor Outreach Services...
Post leaders at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, cut the ribbon for the newly remodeled Survivor Outreach Services office, Sept. 29, 2012, to officially open the facility and to honor Gold Star Mothers and... MORE about Newly remodeled Survivor Outreach Services facility opens
Gold Star Mother's Day offers Punchbowl lei...
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Sept. 28, 2012) -- More than 30 Gold Star Mothers will participate in a Lei of Honor and Remembrance ceremony, 11 a.m., Sept. 30, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the... MORE about Gold Star Mother's Day offers Punchbowl lei remembrance
Running to remember: 2,500 Fort Lee community...
Vivienne Wicks has never met 1st Lt. Ryan P. Jones, but she knows much about him. MORE about Running to remember: 2,500 Fort Lee community leaders honor fallen
Gold Star Mothers remember loved ones
Our nation has powerful words for when one loses a loved one, such as "widow" and "orphan." And although they are accurate, how do people refer to parents who go through the... MORE about Gold Star Mothers remember loved ones
Gold Star family members, Korean War, WW II-era...
Ninety-two Iowa-Illinois World War II- and Korean War-era veterans flew to Washington, D.C, toured the capital area and its war memorials, and then returned back to a hero's welcome at the Quad... MORE about Gold Star family members, Korean War, WW II-era vets honored with trip to nation's capital
Post honors victims, responders, military on...
The Fort Jackson community came together Tuesday to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States. The ceremony in front of Post Headquarters featured displays to honor... MORE about Post honors victims, responders, military on anniversay of attacks
U.S. Army Pacific honors fallen of 9/11
Soldiers and family members from U.S. Army Pacific paid tribute to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States during a remembrance ceremony, Sept. 11, 2012, on Palm Circle at... MORE about U.S. Army Pacific honors fallen of 9/11
RIA holds 9-11 ceremony, walk to honor those...
Weaving a tapestry of philosophy ranging from presidents Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln to Bob Dylan, the guest speaker at the 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony Sept.11 shared his thoughts on the... MORE about RIA holds 9-11 ceremony, walk to honor those fallen
Fort Sam Houston honors Gold Star mothers...
This is the first of a series of articles. The Fort Sam Houston, U.S. Army North and San Antonio communities prepare to pay their respects to the survivors of fallen warriors at the Gold Star... MORE about Fort Sam Houston honors Gold Star mothers, families
Fisher House holds 'Boots on the Bridge' run to...
Tripler Fisher House held the first "Boots on the Bridge, Remembering the Fallen" memorial run, Aug. 18, 2012, at Ford Island, Hawaii. MORE about Fisher House holds 'Boots on the Bridge' run to remember fallen
Post office named for New York City fallen...
BRONX, N.Y. - Everyone who walks through the doors of a Parkchester post office will see a plaque on the wall and wonder who was Pvt. Isaac Cortes. "They'll find out he was a hero. That he's... MORE about Post office named for New York City fallen Soldier
Fort Lee opens garden for grieving Families
FORT LEE, Va. (March 21, 2012) -- During an emotional ceremony attended by widowed spouses, Gold Star Moms and grieving parents here Friday, Fort Lee officially opened a Memory Garden for the... MORE about Fort Lee opens garden for grieving Families
Soldiers, vets honored at Pearl Harbor...
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - Members of the Elkton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8175, local dignitaries and guests honored Soldiers, veterans and Family members during a military appreciation... MORE about Soldiers, vets honored at Pearl Harbor observance
Widow supports families of fallen at Survivor...
Malia Fry, a Marine widow whose husband was killed in Anbar province, Iraq, now works part-time with Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors out of the Survivor Outreach Services office at Fort... MORE about Widow supports families of fallen at Survivor Outreach Services office
Man's best friends provide needed therapy
Myah the dog reminds Shirley Schmunk of her son's sacrifice, and helps with the psychiatric rehabilitation and therapy to wounded veterans. MORE about Man's best friends provide needed therapy
Wreaths Across America makes its way into West...
WEST POINT, N.Y. (Dec. 13, 2011) -- The national Wreaths Across America campaign made two stops at West Point, first laying about 1,750 wreaths on headstones throughout the cemetery and later... MORE about Wreaths Across America makes its way into West Point
Gold Star Mothers support Veterans Day
ARLINGTON, Va. - Representing Gold Star Mothers on Veterans Day, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Candis Martin, (center) from Fort Lee, Va., and Myra Rintamaki, (right) from Washington, present a wreath at... MORE about Gold Star Mothers support Veterans Day
442nd ID "Go for Broke" honors mother...
Members of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Infantry Division gathered with Anita Dixon at the Sgt. Evan S. Parker Memorial Pavilion, named after her son, Oct. 26, on Fort Shafter, Hawaii. MORE about 442nd ID "Go for Broke" honors mother of fallen Soldier
Chief consoles gold star families
The Army has come a long way when it comes to caring for gold star families, but it can do more, the chief of staff of the Army told survivors and other family members here Tuesday. MORE about Chief consoles gold star families
Gold Star dad finds support in outreach program
The mission of Survivor Outreach Services is to provide support services to families of the fallen for however long the family wishes -- regardless of how the Soldier died. MORE about Gold Star dad finds support in outreach program
Flags in
The ceremony, known as "flags in," has been conducted annually since The Old Guard was designated as the Army's official ceremonial unit in 1948. Every available soldier in the 3rd U.S... MORE about Flags in
Gold Stars: A symbol of sacrifice and the...
In 1967, an Act of Congress standardized the service banners and established the Gold Star lapel pins to issue to immediate family members of servicemembers killed in combat, including those who... MORE about Gold Stars: A symbol of sacrifice and the Army's commitment to families of the fallen
Gold Star Mothers honored, their children's...
For the past five years Gilbert Munoz of Tucson and his wife Mary have been trying to cope with the death of their son, Capt. Gilbert Anthony Munoz. Munoz died Feb. 9, 2005 just two days after his... MORE about Gold Star Mothers honored, their children's sacrifices not forgotten
Mothers remember fallen at post candlelight...
The flicker of 184 luminaries reflected off the 101st Airborne Division monument Tuesday night in remembrance of those killed in combat. MORE about Mothers remember fallen at post candlelight vigil
Gold Star families honor loved ones
Flickering candles lined the pier at Semmes Lake Sunday evening during a remembrance of fallen South Carolina Soldiers. MORE about Gold Star families honor loved ones
Gold Star Mothers bond over tragedy
FORT RILEY, Kan. - When the Soldier came to the door in his dress uniform accompanied by a chaplain, it was a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Karen and her daughter were home and Karen's husband, Bob... MORE about Gold Star Mothers bond over tragedy
Gold Star Mothers
The U.S. Army recognizes the sacrifice and strength of mothers of fallen service members. MORE about Gold Star Mothers
Gold Star Flag Ceremony honors fallen heroes...
Three local Families were inducted into a "club" they did not choose or ever expect to belong amidst tears, words of encouragement, promises of hope and support. The Families of Pvts. 1st... MORE about Gold Star Flag Ceremony honors fallen heroes and their Families
Fort Campbell ACS sends out SOS to Families of...
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (June 24, 2010) - As a self-proclaimed, daddy's girl, Christina Newman was looking forward to having her father, James P. Newman, around more often when he retired following... MORE about Fort Campbell ACS sends out SOS to Families of fallen
Families of fallen Soldiers presented Gold Star...
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- In an informal yet moving ceremony, the Gold Star Flag tradition was carried on for five local Families gathered for a bittersweet presentation of their flags, June 12 at... MORE about Families of fallen Soldiers presented Gold Star Flags, shed tears
Taking care of Army families
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- During his visit to Redstone Arsenal, Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, commander of the Installation Management Command, took the time to focus in on the spouses, parents and other... MORE about Taking care of Army families
Army honors Gold Star Mothers at Pentagon
More than 20 Gold Star mothers met Friday at the Pentagon in the Hall of Heroes for recognition by Army senior leaders prior to the national "Gold Star Mother's Day" on Sunday. MORE about Army honors Gold Star Mothers at Pentagon
Mother of fallen 1st Infantry Division Soldier...
Aca,!A"Changing the lives of many,Aca,!A? is the goal of the Anthony Joseph Dixon Resource Center in Berlin, N.J. The resource center is named in honor of Spc. Anthony Joseph Dixon, who was... MORE about Mother of fallen 1st Infantry Division Soldier operates center to enrich lives of others
Mother visits DFAC named for son
Mother of fallen Warrior visits Fort Carson Dining Facility named in honor of her son. MORE about Mother visits DFAC named for son