GOLD STAR MOTHER'S DAY
Gold Star Mother's Day is observed nationally on the last Sunday in September.
The President of the United States calls on Americans to display, on this day, the American flag & to publicly express their "love, sorrow & reverence" toward Gold Star Mothers & their families.
The name, "Gold Star Mothers," comes from the custom of families of American service men & women displaying a service flag in the front window of their homes.
A BLUE STAR represented a family member in active service, but this was changed to a GOLD STAR if that son or daughter lost their lives in the service of the United States.
The Gold Star Mother's Organization was formed in 1928 & Gold Star Mother's Day was established by Congress on June 23, 1936.
Gold Star Mothers Memorial
Ocala, Florida Memorial Park
Photo by Mark L. Pearcy (2010)
Gold Star Mother's Day is observed nationally on the last Sunday in September.
The President of the United States calls on Americans to display, on this day, the American flag & to publicly express their "love, sorrow & reverence" toward Gold Star Mothers & their families.
The name, "Gold Star Mothers," comes from the custom of families of American service men & women displaying a service flag in the front window of their homes.
A BLUE STAR represented a family member in active service, but this was changed to a GOLD STAR if that son or daughter lost their lives in the service of the United States.
The Gold Star Mother's Organization was formed in 1928 & Gold Star Mother's Day was established by Congress on June 23, 1936.
Gold Star Mothers Memorial
Ocala, Florida Memorial Park
Photo by Mark L. Pearcy (2010)
