The Fisher House for Families of the Fallen is a unique facility among the Foundation's 49 other Fisher Houses currently operating worldwide. This 8,462 square foot house is equipped with nine suites that include private, handicapped-accessible bathrooms and common areas that include a multi-cooking station kitchen, large communal dining and family rooms. It is designed to provide short-term, on-base lodging to families who travel to Dover to witness the dignified transfer of their loved one.

Gold Star Mother President Molly Morel explaining what this Fisher House means to her since the death of her son, Captain Brent L. Morel of 1st Recon Bn. Marine for combat actions April 7, 2004, during the first offensive in Fallujah as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Gold Star Mother PNP Ruth Stonesifer speaking of her son, Kristofor, who was deployed as an Army Ranger closely following the September 11 attacks on US soil. Specialist Stonesifer was killed in action during Operation Enduring Freedom on 19 October 2001. Her loss compelled Ruth to become dynamically involved with American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.

Our National Anthem sung by Joe Popper

Remarks by Montel Williams who now serves as a board member of the Fisher House Foundation. Montel enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and went on to become Navy Lieutenant. He has also reached out to thousands of parents, educators and business leaders, encouraging them to work together to address youth issues, trends and to inspire youngsters to reach their highest potential.

Colonel Thomas C. Joyce Commander, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, at Dover Air Force Base, Dover DE

General Norton A. Schwartz, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.

Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force speaking to the audience, especially the Gold Star Mothers present.

Mr. Kenneth Fisher explaining how this Fisher House for Families of the Fallen and Meditation Pavilion will Provide Temporary Lodging for Families during the Dignified Transfer of their Loved Ones' Remains

Gold Star Mother President Molly Morel presents Mr. Kenneth Fisher CEO of Fisher House Foundation with a book about the American Gold Star Mothers 1928 - 2010

Kenneth Fisher CEO of Fisher House Foundation, Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force

General Norton A. Schwartz, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, Gold Star Mother President Molly Morel, PNP Gold Star Mother Ruth Stonesifer, Michael B. Donley, Secretary of the Air Force

Montel Williams with some of the Gold Star Mothers

Founded in 1990, the Fisher House program builds "comfort homes" for families of wounded service members, and other military or veteran patients, receiving medical treatment at VA and military hospitals around the world. Since its inception, more than 130,000 families have stayed at one or more Fisher Houses - at a cost savings of more than $150 million.

The Fisher House for Families of the Fallen is a unique facility among the Foundation's 49 other Fisher Houses currently operating worldwide. This 8,462 square foot house is equipped with nine suites that include private, handicapped-accessible bathrooms and common areas that include a multi-cooking station kitchen, large communal dining and family rooms. It is designed to provide short-term, on-base lodging to families who travel to Dover to witness the dignified transfer of their loved one. An adjoining 1,714 square foot Meditation Pavilion will provide a quiet place for families to gather, pray and reflect during their stay at the Fisher House. Built with private donations to Fisher House Foundation, both structures will be gifted to the Air Force as part of the ceremony.