Today is Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, honoring those who have lost a loved one killed while serving America in the U.S. military.
We have multiple holidays to honor Americans who served, both living veterans, those who are still in the military, and servicemen who have died in combat. But it is right that we also remember that every brave soldier who dies leaves parents and family and friends behind, and that these individuals too sacrificed for our nation.
From the U.S. Navy website:
Since 1936, the last Sunday in September has been designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day to recognize and honor those who have lost a child while serving our country in the United States armed forces. In 2009, fallen service members’ families were officially recognized and added by presidential proclamation, renaming the observance to Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day. Each year, the president signs a proclamation reaffirming our commitment to honor the individuals “who carry forward the memories of those willing to lay down their lives for the United States and the liberties for which we stand.”…As we observe Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, let us all remember that that no one has given more for the nation than the families of the fallen and let them know they will never be forgotten.
To every mother, father, spouse, child, or sibling of a fallen hero—thank you, and may God comfort you. We will never forget.
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