This is Gold Star Mother Weekend!
On Saturday at 9:15 we meet up at, near the Lincoln Memorial for a 2.2 mile Walk-a-Thon for Subside awareness.
On Saturday at 9:15 we meet up at, near the Lincoln Memorial for a 2.2 mile Walk-a-Thon for Subside awareness.
Our first stop was at the Korean War Memorial
Major General Peter Aylward (U.S. Army Ret.) makes a great comment to the Mom’s.
Pam Stemple, National Service Officer, along with Ginger Emerson, National Secretary place the wreath at the Korean War Memorial.
National President Cindy Tatum along with Linus, her husband Andy and support dog Millie make there way on this 2.2 mile walk to bring awareness to Veterans subside.
PNP Becky Christmas shirt says it All!
"A Golden Heart Stopped Beating. Hardworking Hands At Rest. God Broke My Heart To Prove That He Takes Only The Best"
George Vaughn Seibold who is “still missing” from World War I is the Son of the founder of the American Gold Star Mothers Grace Darling Seibold.
Gold Star Mother Lisa Marie Unger ( Proud Mother Of EN3 Ben Brunner ) and her good friend.
American Gold Star Mothers Chaplain Elaine Brattain
The Gold Star Mother group laid a wreath at the World War II Memorial
Jim Knotts, President, CEO of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial carries wreath to the apex of ‘The Wall’
As Jim Knotts and Elaine Brattain look on Cindy Tatum, National President and Sarah Taylor 2nd Vice-President say a silent prayer
TAPS was preformed by Jari Villanueva
2020-2021 American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. National Executive Board
Jo Maitland-1st Vice-President, Ginger Emerson-National Secretary, Cindy Tatum-National President with Linus, Carol Resh-National Treasurer, Pam Stemple-National Service Officer, Lee-Ann Forsythe-Banner Guard, Sarah Taylor-2nd Vice-President and Elaine Brattain-Chaplain.
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. placed a wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
#NeverForget #NeverQuit
If You Should Forget My N A M E, Then I Have Died In Vain!
At 12:15 PM a visit to Arlington National Cemetery’s Section 60 where some of the heroes of the War on Terror rest. A Time of Reflection!
40th Chief of Staff of the Army General James C. McConville spends some time with our Gold Star Mothers in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery.
General James C. McConville Chief of Staff of the Army, Cindy Tatum American Gold Star Mothers Inc. National President with Linus, her husband Gold Star Father Andy Tatum with Millie, Michael A. Grinston 16th Sergeant Major of the Army and his wife.
Our visit to Arlington National Cemetery’s Section 60 where some of the heroes of the War on Terror rest. A Time of Reflection!
General James C. McConville Chief of Staff of the Army has some closing thoughts for our Gold Star Family members.
Pam Stemple National Service Officer along with Carol Resh National Treasurer are the greeters at the Gold Star Mothers Banquet at Patton Hall, Fort Myer.
Gold Star Mother Rose Duffman & her husband Bill Duval
Gold Star Mothers Paula, Rose and Joyce
U.S. Army Quintet, “Pershing’s Own”
Installation Charges and Oaths of the 2020-2021 Officers by Becky Christmas, PNP
Jo Maitland is the new 1st Vice-President
Pinning of the Incoming National President Cindy Tatum by her husband Andy Tatum
General James C. McConville Chief of Staff of the Army stands at attention while all Pledge Alliance to Our Flag
Joe Bean, Rolling Thunder® Inc. National President and his wife Sandy Bean
2020-2021 American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. National Executive Board
Sitting: Jo Maitland 1st Vice-President, Cindy Tatum-National President, Sarah Taylor 2nd Vice-President
Standing: Lee-Ann Forsythe Banner Guard, Carol Resh National Treasurer, Pam Stemple National Service Officer, Elaine Brattain Chaplain and Ginger Emerson National Secretary
Bill Duval, his wife Rose and General James C. McConville
VVA Chapter 67 Honor Guard members with Gold Star Mother Sarah Taylor 2nd Vice-President
Walking to Tomb Of The Unknowns for wreath laying ceremony
First there was a changing of the guard
The wreath has been brought out and the bugler stands at the ready
American Gold Star Mothers National President Cindy Tatum along with her service dog Linus and husband Andy and his service dog Millie present wreath at the Tomb Of The Unknowns.
Escorts: General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Ramón Colón-López SEAC, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
A Salute to Our Gold Star Mothers
General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs with service dog Millie
Ramón Colón-López SEAC, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff admires a necklace worn by Gold Star Mother Rose Duval, proud Mother of TSgt. Scott E. Duffman, KIA 2/17/2007
Ramón Colón-López SEAC, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Rolling Thunder® Inc. members in attendence
Gold Star Mom takes a selfie with Commandant of the Marine Corps General David H. Berger
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black with his wife Stacey and Scott Krueger, Board Member of the Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation.
March on the Colors, Our National Anthem is preformed
Elaine Brattain, National Chaplain does the Invocation
Cindy Tatum National President addresses the audience and introduce General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Gold Star Mother Pam Stemple National Service Officer and a Veterans herself reads the Presidential Proclamation
Introduction of our guest speaker by Jo Maitland 1st Vice-President
Our guest speaker Commandant of the Marine Corps General David H. Berger
Gold Star Dad Andy Tatum and his service dog Millie, Commandant of the Marine Corps General David H. Berger, Cindy Tatum American Gold Star Mothers Inc. National President with Linus her service dog
Left to Right: Carol Resh National Treasurer, Jo Maitland 1st Vice President, Elaine Brattain Chaplain, Cindy Tatum National President with Linus, Pam Stemple National Service Officer, Sarah Taylor 2nd Vice President, Lee-Ann Forsythe Banner Guard, Ginger Emerson National Secretary, Becky Christmas PNP and Cindy Kruger PNP
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.
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. A federally chartered nonprofit organization comprises Mothers who lost a son or daughter during a major U.S. conflict, strategic military area, or while in service to the United States. Its chapters work to perpetuate the ideals of Americanism for which their children so gallantly fought and died.
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