Gold Star Families Memorial Monument

Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. . , A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. , The sun shines bright on my old Kentucky home...... , The solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedom. , -Abraham Lincoln , Homeland . Family . Patriot . Sacrifice , Gold Star Families Memorial Monument , 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 State of America. , The Homeland panel depicts images representing Kentucky. It's our people, it's our family, it's our freedom. The images within the oue of the State of Kentucky represent the diverse landscape and history of our great Commonwealth. , 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. , This monument was made possible by the support of the Kentucky Veterans Program Trust Fund, Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, Kentucky Department of Military Affairs, Kentucky Finance Cabinet, and the Woody Williams Foundation.