Gold Star Mothers often unite in support of one another ... During the early days of the war, a blue star was used on service flags and hung in homes and businesses to represent each living ...

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A local nonprofit is inviting the community to a fundraiser aimed at honoring Gold Star ...

A blue star flag in the window means the family of a military service member lives in that house, while a gold star means the ... charts smart," said Schaefer's mother, Kimberly.

Army Staff Sgt. Robert White was working to secure fair and free elections for the people of Kandahar, Afghanistan, when a rocket propelled grenade fired by militants struck his vehicle. White’s ...

A ceremony was held Thursday afternoon at Marion County Veterans Memorial Park to honor Gold Star Mothers who have lost a son ...

DENISON, Texas (KXII) - A family of a Texoma resident received a flag in honor of a distinguished veteran in Denison Friday. First Lieutenant Rory A. Madden of Kingston, OK entered the service in 1961 ...

Surviving spouses of fallen service members were honored at the annual Gold Star Spouses Day ceremony at Queens Borough Hall.

Families displayed service flags in their windows with a blue ... family" was officially adopted to honor these families. Gold Star Mother's Day was established by a congressional resolution ...

As a Gold Star mother, Sherry Wyatt believes it is important to honor other Gold Star families who have lost an immediate family member during active-duty military service.