A Guide to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
The mission of the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation is to provide higher-education funding to the dependents of service members who have lost their lives in the line of duty….
Gary Sinise Foundation hosts star-studded event for children of the fallen
Since 2006, the Snowball Express has served to provide comfort and a sense of community to the families of fallen service members. Year-round activities across the country culminate in a…
The Wild Gang is a group of seven fiancées who have lost their military partners, and they’re fighting for more awareness
Kathleen Bourque’s life with her fiancée Marine 1st Lt. Conor McDowell, was cut tragically short following a vehicle rollover accident that killed McDowell. Now, Bourque is channeling her grief into…
MIGHTY 25: Meet Ryan Manion, a Gold Star sister leading a legacy of purpose
Ryan Manion’s journey to leading The Travis Manion Foundation began with her brother’s legacy and her mother’s love. In a time of deep sorrow and almost unbearable loss – both…
The WWII Memorial and the role of Gold Star families
Since its opening in 2004, the World War II memorial had consistently been one of the top sites visited by those exploring the National Mall. More than 4.6 million people…
Veterans, Gold Star Families get free entrance to national parks, refuges, other public lands
Veterans and Gold Star Families will be granted free access to national parks, wildlife refuges and other Federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior starting on Veterans Day…
Honoring our Gold Star Mothers: Today and always
Gold Star Mother’s Day is a day to recognize and honor the mothers of service members who have died in the line of duty. Each year, there are events and meetings for Gold Star Mothers and their families.
Dover Fisher House marks decade of providing refuge for families of the fallen
When Toni Gross stood at the entrance of the Dover Fisher House for Families of the Fallen, she had no idea what to expect.
The previous hours were a blur, filled with grief and disbelief. It was July 2011, and she and her husband and daughter…
This Memorial Day video from a Gold Star business will shatter you
The first modern American hot dog and its iconic bun all started with a pushcart on Coney Island in 1867. Charles Feltman, a German baker, was just looking for a way to avoid the cost of plates and cutlery but his ingenuity would pave the way for th…
This is what it’s like to visit America’s Gold Star Families
In 2018, Navy veteran Anthony Price burned through more than 450 gallons of gasoline and three sets of tires. He spent more than 700 miles in the rain, many days in temperatures above 100 degrees, and at least one day in the snow. He did all of it t…