Who is a Gold Star Mother?

On June 4, 1928, a group of twenty-five mothers residing in Washington, District of Colombia, met to make plans to organize a national organization to be known as American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., a non-denominational, non-profitable and non-political organization.

American Gold Star Mothers at Holmdel, NJ, July 9, 2006

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial pays tribute to the 1,562 people from New Jersey who were killed or listed as missing during the Vietnam War.

American Gold Star Mothers

69th Memorial Program held at the First United Methodist Church of Moorestown, NJ July 9, 2006

Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation

To honor the Mothers whose sons and daughters gave their life in the service of our country. For all mothers who know the grief of losing a child in the service of our country, to promote a bond of kinship.

Gold Star Mothers Sunday 2010

That the last Sunday in September shall hereafter be designated and known as “Gold Star Mother’s Day,” as proclaimed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, September 14, 1940.

Delaware Gold Star Families Day 2010

The event brought families together over a brunch, and more than 50 gathered at Bellevue Mansion for Delaware Gold Star Families Day.

Gold Star Mothers Sunday 2011

That the last Sunday in September shall hereafter be designated and known as “Gold Star Mother’s Day,” as proclaimed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, September 14, 1940.

Gold Star Mothers Sunday 2012

That the last Sunday in September shall hereafter be designated and known as “Gold Star Mother’s Day,” as proclaimed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, September 14, 1940.

Gold Star Mothers Sunday 2013

That the last Sunday in September shall hereafter be designated and known as “Gold Star Mother’s Day,” as proclaimed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, September 14, 1940.

American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. 2014 Convention

American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Annual Convention Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square June 27 – 29, 2014

Gold Star Mothers Sunday 2014

That the last Sunday in September shall hereafter be designated and known as “Gold Star Mother’s Day,” as proclaimed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, September 14, 1940.

Gold Star Mothers Sunday 2015

That the last Sunday in September shall hereafter be designated and known as “Gold Star Mother’s Day,” as proclaimed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, September 14, 1940.

Gold Star Mothers Sunday 2016

That the last Sunday in September shall hereafter be designated and known as “Gold Star Mothers Day,” and it shall be the duty of the President to request its observance as provided for in this resolution.” Proclamation by the President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the United States, September 14, 1940.

2017 Gold Star Mothers Convention

The 80th Annual American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. National Convention was held at the LaQuinta Inn, San Antonio, TX June 16-18, 2017

Gold Star Mothers Sunday 2017

That the last Sunday in September shall hereafter be designated and known as “Gold Star Mothers Day,” as proclaimed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, September 14, 1940.

Delaware Gold Star Highway

On September 25, 2017 Our Nations First State Delaware has renamed US Rt 202 as the Gold Star Highway.

2018 Gold Star Mothers Convention

The 81st Annual American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. National Convention was held at the Hilton Long Beach, CA June 21-25, 2018

Gold Star Mothers Sunday 2018

That the last Sunday in September shall hereafter be designated and known as “Gold Star Mothers Day,” as proclaimed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, September 14, 1940.

2019 Gold Star Mothers Convention

The 82nd Annual American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. National Convention was held at the Uptown Marriott, Albuquerque, NM June 28 ~ July 1, 2019

Gold Star Mothers Sunday 2019

That the last Sunday in September shall hereafter be designated and known as “Gold Star Mothers Day,” as proclaimed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, September 14, 1940.

Gold Star Mothers Sunday 2020

That the last Sunday in September shall hereafter be designated and known as “Gold Star Mothers Day,” as proclaimed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, September 14, 1940.

2021 Gold Star Mothers Convention

The 84th Annual Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Convention was held in Memphis, TN June 25 ~ 27, 2021

Gold Star Mother Sunday 2021

That the last Sunday in September shall hereafter be designated and known as “Gold Star Mothers Day,” as proclaimed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, September 14, 1940.

Gold Star Mothers Sunday 2022

That the last Sunday in September shall hereafter be designated and known as “Gold Star Mothers Day,” as proclaimed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, September 14, 1940.

Gold Star Mothers Sunday 2023

That the last Sunday in September shall hereafter be designated and known as “Gold Star Mothers Day,” as proclaimed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, September 14, 1940.