The 84th Annual Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Convention was held in Memphis, TN June 25 ~ June 27, 2021
“Strengthen One Another”
The Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968 is now part of the National Civil Rights Museum.
Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the most iconic streets in America. It is three blocks of nightclubs, restaurants and shops in the heart of downtown Memphis, and a melting pot of delta blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll, R&B and gospel.
Gold Star Moms Patti Elliott, Jo Ann Maitland, Cindy Tatum and Sarah Taylor holding Point27 ‘Shields of Strength’ Folded Flag Necklaces.
Colonel David Dodd, US Army Retired Executive Direct had given me over One Hundred Folded Flag Necklace to be handed out to the Moms at the Convention.
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American Gold Star Mothers Team Up With Cheeriodicals Building Packages For Our Hospitalized Veteran Heroes
PNP Mona Gunn gives a talk to a group of the Moms.
Outgoing President Cindy Tatum is interviewed by one of the local TV stations.
Bill Lee, Governor of Tennessee visited with some of the Moms
The Moms filled almost Three hundred duffel bags of goodies to be distributed on July 4th to the Veterans at the Memphis VA Medical Center by Debra A. Burns, Chief of Volunteer Services.
Maria Lee, wife of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signs a note to a Veteran that will receive a package to be delivered to the Memphis VA Medical Center.
‘Moms’ thanks for “Honoring Those Who Served”
Andy and Cindy Tatum along with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and his wife Maria. Service dogs Milley and Linus.
World War II MOH MARINE Hershel "Woody" Williams was honored by receiving a Quilt Of Valor
Hershel "Woody" Williams prays along with Gold Star Mother Elaine Brattain, National Chaplain
Gold Star Mom Pam Stemple, 2nd Vice President with one of their guest.
Vietnam Veteran Wayne Hanson from Wreaths Across America spoke about there mission to Remember ~ Honor ~ Teach. Wayne helped some of the Moms to assemble a wreath. This year special day at Arlington National Cemetery is on December 18, 2021.
Morrill Worcester founder of Wreaths Across America
Wayne Hanson helping the Moms (Patti Elliott) make up a wreath from cuttings
Quilts Of Valor made some special presentations during the AGSM Convention.
Their mission is to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor
Sue Reich, President of Quilts Of Valor® Foundation announcing names of those presented with their Quilts Of Valor.
Was honored to receive My Quilt Of Valor! thank You!
Gold Star Mother Kathy Mullins was presented with her diploma from Waldorf University.
Gary Parisher, Cheeriodicals CEO explains their mission to the Moms before the start of preparing packages for the Memphis VAMC.
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The Moms filled almost Three hundred duffel bags of goodies to be distributed on July 4th to the Veterans at the Memphis VA Medical Center by Debra A. Burns, Chief of Volunteer Services.
Gary Parisher, Cheeriodicals CEO takes photo of some the Moms with their finished duffel bags for the Vets.
Red-White and Blue Suede Shoes Night In Memphis With Elvis
Elvis giving out Red roses to the Moms.
Jo showing off her dance steps
"Thank You, Thank you very much!"
"I didn't copy my style from anybody."
"Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. I just sorta do 'em all together, I guess."
"Everything is so dreamy when you are young. After you grow up it kind of becomes - just real."
"Values are like fingerprints. Nobody's are the same, but you leave 'em all over everything you do."
Gold Star Mom Jeanine Rainey with MOH Hershel "Woody" Williams
A proclamation from the Mayor of Memphis, Jim Strickland is presented to Cindy Tatum, National President of the American Gold Star Mothers
Hershel "Woody" Williams presents Medal Of Honor book to Cindy Tatum National President, American Gold Star Mothers
Naval cadet Cameron Kinley speaks to the Moms.
John D. Santi, Sr with Rookie cornerback Cameron Kinley has been granted his request to play in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
While the Moms were discussing business the Gold Star Dads and guest got to visit the biggest Bass Pro Shops I had ever seen. Appropriately located at 1 Bass Pro Drive, Memphis Pyramid, TN
Just a few blocks from our hotel at AutoZone Park there was a temporary set up of a Gold Star Families monument.
PNP Barb Bernard “Lighting of the candles” to start the Memorial Program
Chaplain Elaine Brattain ‘Opening of the Bible and Invocation’
A floral tribute to the fallen is placed by PNP Mona Gunn (on behalf of PNP Georgie Carter-Krell)
PNP Cindy Chip places Red Roses in Honor of Beloved Past National Presidents Emogene Cupp (7/1/2019) and Terry Ophelia Davis (11/23/2020).
Flag Folding Ceremony ~ Gold Star Dads and Brothers. Andy Tatum, Nic Tatum, Steven Tatum, LJ Emerson, Jim Fleming
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