Nic Tatum presents folded flag to his Mother Cindy Tatum

Thank You to Piper Ben Kemker for playing Amazing Grace!

NJ Gold Star Mothers Left to Right: Patty Murgolo, Dianne Hammond, Eileen Daly, Judith Young PNP, Pat Bye NJ Pres., Carol Koch, Judy Faunce

Two of my good friends Gold Star Mothers Karen Meredith, proud Mother of 1st Lt. Kenneth Michael Ballard and Vickie Castro, proud Mother of Cpl. Jonathan Castro.

Some images of our fallen heroes

Snuffing of the Candles by PNP Jennifer Jackman

Installation Ceremony 2021-2022 National Executive Board (27 June 2021). PNP Mona Gunn preforming Ceremonies installing Jo Ann Maitland as the New National President.

2021-2022 National Executive Board

PNP Mona Gunn hands the gavel over to newly installed American Gold Star Mother National President Jo Ann Maitland

Pinning Ceremony, unfortunately because of covid restrictions PNP Mona Gunn did get to host a convention. Outgoing President Cindy Tatum pins PNP Mona Gunn.

Andy Tatum pins his wife Cindy as their proud son Nic looks on.

New American Gold Star Mother National President Jo Ann Maitland is pinned by her husband Frank as Gunny Louis Slagle looks on.

Gunny Louis Slagle places a princess crown on National President Jo Ann Maitland

Past National American Gold Star Mother Presidents:
Sitting: Barbara Bernard, Judith Young and Norma Luther
Standing: Cindy Chip, Candy Martin, Jennifer Jackman, Mona Gunn and Cindy Tatum

2021-2022 National Executive Board
Back Row L-R: Annette Kirk, Banner Guard - Janice Chance, VAVS - Elaine Brattain, Chaplain - Vickie Castro, Treasurer - Joyce Paulsen, Flag Guard - Teresa Bullock, Sgt.-at-Arms
Front Row L-R: Patti Elliott, Secretary - Sarah Taylor, 1st Vice President - Jo Ann Maitland, President - Pam Stemple, 2nd Vice President - Lee-Ann Forsythe, NSO

Just before the start of the closing Banquet of the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. 84th Annual Convention there were two surprise Honor And Remember Flag presentation by George A. Lutz Founder, Executive Director.