Valley Forge in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pennsylvania Gold Star Families Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 20, 2023
1. Pennsylvania Gold Star Families Memorial
Those Who Sacrificed
A Loved One for our Freedom
To recognize the sacrifices made by Families who gave
their Sons and Daughters for the Freedom of America
HOMELAND [The first panel has an image of a Civil War-era family.]
FAMILY [The second panel has an image of a World War I-era family.]
PATRIOT [The third panel shows the famous World War II image of
US Marines raising the US flag on Iwo Jima's Mount Suribachi.]
[Comprising the peak of the memorial, the cutout represents the
lost service member, in an eternal salute to the family's sacrifice.]
SACRIFICE [The fourth panel has an image of parents received a US flag at their loved one's funeral]
Erected by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Heroes. In addition, it is included in the Gold Star Families series list.
Location. 40° 6.284′ N, 75° 28.501′ W. Marker is in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Memorial can be reached from Valley Forge Road. Marker is on the Freedoms Foundation at
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chapel Circle Freedoms (a few steps from this marker); El Camino Real Guidepost Bell (a few steps from this marker); Medal of Honor Grove Entrance Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Master Stone Mason Nick Morollo (within shouting distance of this marker); 2d Armored Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Bill of Responsibilities (within shouting distance of this marker); Medal of Honor Grove Map Dedication (within shouting distance of this marker); 29th Infantry Division (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valley Forge.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 20, 2023
2. Pennsylvania Gold Star Families Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
