Charleston in Kanawha County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives
This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The Homeland panel features images representing the wild and wonderful state of West Virginia. It is home to many Gold Star Families. It is our people, it is our home. It is our Freedom. Montani Semper Libiri, "Mountaineers are Always Free."
The Family panel represents the uniquely brave spirit of our military families who provide support to their Loved Ones serving in our Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The Patriot panel shows the raising of the American Flag on Iwo Jima, which symbolizes those who vigorously support and defend our great Nation through selfless service in our Armed Forces.
The sacrifice panel represents the sacrifices made by our Gold Star Families by the loss of their Loved One while in service to our country.
The Silhouette represents a saluting service member to symbolize the void created by the loss and legacy of the Loved ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
Erected by State of West Virginia; the Gold Star Families Memorial
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Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Gold Star Families series list.
Location. 38° 20.297′ N, 81° 36.774′ W. Marker is in Charleston, West Virginia, in Kanawha County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) and Franklin Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston WV 25305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. West Virginia's Female Veteran (within shouting distance of this marker); "The West Virginia Coal Miner" (within shouting distance of this marker); West Virginia 20th Century Congressional Medal of Honor Awards (within shouting distance of this marker); West Virginia Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 1st Marine Division United States Marine Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Semper Fidelis (within shouting distance of this marker); Booker Taliaferro Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); 1819 - 1853 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
2. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2023
5. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
