Gold Star Mother's Day

Every mother has a child and every child has a mother. An active duty service member dies his or her mother will automatically become a Gold Star Mother. While no mother wants to be a member of this club it is one that they will proudly be part of.

To the members of the Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day:
I would like to thank you for your family members service. Yes, I am not a diplomat or an individual with any governing powers. Instead, I am a citizen of the United States that is protected by those in the service. I am thankful that your child or family member wanted to be one of those that stood up and out to serve those they did not know but all members of the United States. You have paid the ultimate price for our Nation's freedom with the life of loved ones. Together, with you I grieve the loss of your loved one but also know the pride you must hold for your son or daughter.

Thank You



Since the beginning our country has been built on men and women who willingly defend our Nation and its security. The members of the Armed Forces take an oath to protect our freedoms and liberty with the understanding of the commitment to defend our way of life. Those that loose their lives should not die in vain. They gave their life to protect and defend the freedoms for us all.


When the last rifle volley is fired, the final note of Taps echoes and fades away, and the carefully-folded National Colors are presented, it is our sacred duty to stand with these patriotic families to ensure they receive the care, compassion, and respect they have earned. On this day of remembrance, we pay tribute to those brave men and women in uniform who died protecting our great Nation, and we stand with the families who nurtured and loved them. Gold Star families have our sympathy, but more importantly, they have our respect and our gratitude.

The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936 (49 Stat. 1895 as amended), has designated the last Sunday in September as "Gold Star Mother's Day."

Gold Star day is celebrated the last Sunday in September. This year this occurs on September 24th with Donald Trump as president.