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Gold Star Families Historical Markers

Monuments honoring Gold Star Families who have lost loved ones while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
 
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By Thomas Smith, October 1, 2021
Beebe Gold Star Family Memorial Monument
1 Arkansas, White County, Beebe — Beebe Gold Star Family Memorial Monument
On West Dewitt Henry Drive (State Highway 367) just west of West Mississippi Street, on the right when traveling west.
This monument pays tribute to the sacrifices made by families who lost a loved one in military services to the United States of America. The heritage and patriotism of the Beebe community is depicted in the first scene. The second scene . . . Map (db m183679) WM
2 Connecticut, New Haven County, Madison — Gold Star Family Memorial
On Meeting House Lane, on the left when traveling west.
The town of Madison wishes to express our thoughts, prayers and eternal gratitude toward Gold Star mothers and their families. Our sons and daughters died while serving our nation in time of war or conflict these brave warriors made the ultimate . . . Map (db m246121) WM
3 Florida, Indian River County, Vero Beach — Heroes AllVeterans Memorial Island Sanctuary
Near Dahlia Lane, 0.1 miles west of Riverside Park Drive.
The Cenotaph nameplates on these markers honor those residents from Indian River Country who paid the Supreme Sacrifice In Defense Of Our Country. ★ The grove of trees that flank the Cenotaphs is dedicated in honor of Gold Star families . . . Map (db m188114) WM
4 Florida, St. Lucie County, Port St. Lucie — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument — Veterans Memorial Park — Port St. Lucie, Florida —
Near SE Veterans Memorial Parkway, 0.2 miles north of Seafury Lane.
This monument is in tribute to and honors families who lost one or more loved ones in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The first panel depicts their homeland, The United States of America. The second panel . . . Map (db m200925) WM
5 Kansas, Sedgwick County, Wichita — Gold Star FamiliesSpouses • Children • Parents • Siblings
In Memory Of Our Loved Ones You Will Never Be Forgotten Freedom Is Not Free Dedicated Nov. 2003Map (db m56723) WM
6 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
On Capital Avenue south of West State Street, on the right when traveling south.
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 . . . Map (db m194262) WM
7 Kentucky, Oldham County, La Grange — Oldham County History Center
On North 2nd Avenue at West Jefferson Street (Kentucky Route 146), on the left when traveling north on North 2nd Avenue.
Road Warrior Sculpture — This sculpture represents Oldham County native and WWII veteran, Dr. E. Bruce Heilman (1926-2019). When Bruce Heilman turned 86 he circled the lower 48 states on his Marine issue Harley, traveling 9,200 miles to bring . . . Map (db m223387) HM
8 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge, Downtown — Louisiana Gold Star Families Memorial
Near State Capitol Drive near North Fifth Street.
The Louisiana Gold Star Families Memorial Monument pays tribute to Families who lost a Loved One in the service of the United States Armed Forces. The Homeland panel represents the state of Louisiana. The state seal features a pelican tearing . . . Map (db m126714) WM
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9 Maine, Androscoggin County, Lewiston — Gold Star Families Memorial
On Main Street (U.S. 202) at Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Dedicated to Gold Star Families Gold Star Mothers The term "Gold Star Mothers" applies to mothers whose sons or daughters died while in service to our country. The Gold Star symbolizes the honor and glory accorded a person for . . . Map (db m186040) WM
10 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — Gold Star Families Monument
On Governor Ritchie Highway (Maryland Route 450) north of Chase Road, in the median.
[Front:] Gold Star Families Memorial Monument A tribute to Gold Star Mothers, Fathers, and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. [Back of Monument:] "To Recognize The . . . Map (db m127928) WM
11 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Severna Park — Gold Star Family Memorial
On Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
A Tribute to the Severna Park Heroes who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Never forget these brave heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice defending the United States of America.

Eric Matthew . . . Map (db m246058) WM
12 Maryland, Harford County, Havre de Grace — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
Near Concord Street.
The monument is in tribute to and honors families who lost one or more loved ones serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. The first panel depicts their homeland Harford County and Havre de Grace Maryland of the United States of . . . Map (db m164066) WM
13 Michigan, Barry County, Hastings — The American Gold Star Family
On Hastings Riverwalk near North Broadway (Michigan Route 43), on the right when traveling south.
We proudly stand for our family, That served and have now died. Memories are all we have, A tear in all our eyes. They knew what they signed on to do. They answered duty's call. The honor of the uniform, They fought for one and all. . . . Map (db m216398) WM
14 Missouri, Cole County, Jefferson City — Gold Star Memorial
On West Main Street at Broadway, in the median on West Main Street.
A tribute to the Gold Star Families whose loved one paid the ultimate price defending the United States of AmericaMap (db m144630) WM
15 New Jersey, Monmouth County, Holmdel — New Jersey Gold Star Family MonumentSeptember 27, 2015
On Memorial Lane, 0.1 miles south of Garden State Art Center, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the Families of those who have fallen in all Wars and Conflicts throughout our history. We honor them all. The New Jersey Gold Star Family Monument Foundation Mission Statement To create a tranquil setting that is . . . Map (db m209026) WM
16 New York, Suffolk County, Hauppauge — Gold Star Families War Memorial
On Veterans Memorial Highway at H. Lee Denison Building Drive, on the right when traveling east on Veterans Memorial Highway.
. . . Map (db m121032) WM
17 North Carolina, Carteret County, Beaufort — Cateret County Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
On Turner Street at Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on Turner Street.
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. Homeland - This panel depicts images . . . Map (db m225907) WM
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18 Ohio, Auglaize County, Wapakoneta — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
On West Auglaize Street west of Willipie Street, on the right when traveling east.
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 America. The Homeland panel depicts images . . . Map (db m239732) WM
19 Ohio, Erie County, Sandusky — Gold Star Families Memorial
On Central Avenue at Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
In honor of those families who gave their sons and daughters to defend AmericaMap (db m204599) WM
20 Ohio, Franklin County, Grove City, Woodlawn — Gold Star Families Memorial
On Columbus Street at Broadway (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling west on Columbus Street.
A tribute to Mothers, Fathers and Gold Star Families who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom Throughout history, brave women and men of our community made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedom of all Americans. . . . Map (db m137654) WM
21 Ohio, Montgomery County, Riverside — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom HOMELAND [The first panel has an image of Mount Rushmore.] FAMILY [The second panel has a silhouette of a family, parents with . . . Map (db m183593) WM
22 Ohio, Richland County, Mansfield — Gold Star Families Monument
On Park Avenue East, on the right when traveling east.
The purpose of the Mansfield Ohio Gold Star Families Memorial Monument is to honor Gold Star Families, preserve the memory of the fallen, and stand as a stark reminder that freedom is not free. This stunning black granite monument features two . . . Map (db m181455) WM
23 Ohio, Shelby County, Sidney — Gold Star Families Memorial
On South Main Avenue south of Gearhart Road, on the left when traveling north.
In remembrance of Gold Star families who sacrificed a loved one for our freedom Freedom is not freeMap (db m166780) WM
24 Ohio, Wood County, Bowling Green — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
On East Court Street at North Summit Street, on the right when traveling west on East Court Street.
A Tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives Who sacrificed a loved one for our freedomMap (db m193389) WM
25 Ohio, Wood County, Perrysburg — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
On W. Front Street, on the left when traveling east.
The monument is in tribute to and honors families who lost one or more loved ones serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. The first panel depicts their homeland Harford County and Havre de Grace Maryland of the United States of America. . . . Map (db m200270) WM
26 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Phoenixville — Herschel Woodrow "Woody" WilsonUnited States Marine Corps Reserve
Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams trained as a demolition sergeant, which meant he knew how to use flamethrowers and detonate explosives. He served in the Pacific Theater during WWII and would see combat on the islands of Guam and Iwo Jima. . . . Map (db m232653) HM WM
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27 Pennsylvania, Chester County, Valley Forge — Pennsylvania Gold Star Families Memorial
Near Valley Forge Road.
A tribute to 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 . . . Map (db m224661) WM
28 Pennsylvania, Lycoming County, Williamsport — Gold Star Families Memorial
On 4th Street (Pennsylvania Route 2014) at Wahoo Drive, on the left when traveling west on 4th Street.
A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while . . . Map (db m200258) WM
29 South Carolina, Charleston County, Mount Pleasant — South Carolina Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
On Patriots Point Road.
This monument is in tribute to families who have lost loved ones in the Armed Forces of the United States Homeland scenes of South Carolina, The Palmetto State, From mountains to Capital to coast. Family Family's farewell to soldier . . . Map (db m224020) HM WM
30 South Carolina, Florence County, Florence — Gold Star Family MonumentFlorence Veterans Park
Near Woody Jones Boulevard, 0.4 miles east of West Radio Drive, on the left when traveling east.
The Gold Star Family Monument recognizes the pain, grief, and agony that Gold Star Family members endure with the death of a parent, child, spouse, sibling, or other loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States . . . Map (db m149949) WM
31 South Carolina, Richland County, Columbia, Midtown - Downtown — South Carolina Gold Star Families
Near Hampton Street at Wayne Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to South Carolina’s Gold Star Families Mothers • Brothers • Daughters • Wives Sisters • Fathers • Husbands • Sons on National Gold Star Family Day September 24, 2000Map (db m226621) WM
32 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
Near North Walts Avenue south of West Bailey Street, on the right when traveling south.
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 depicts images . . . Map (db m208037) WM
33 Texas, Aransas County, Rockport — Gold Star Families
On East Cornwall Street.
LCpl George L Dramis In honor of these families who gave their sons and daughters to defend America.Map (db m212391) WM
34 Texas, Guadalupe County, Marion — In Recognition
On South Center Street (Farm to Market Road 465) at West Schulz Street, on the right when traveling south on South Center Street.
A Gold Star Family is the immediate family member of a fallen Service Member who died while serving in a time of conflictMap (db m197221) WM
35 Texas, Parker County, Weatherford — Parker County Gold Star Family Memorial Monument
On Thrush Street, 0.1 miles north of Mockingbird Lane, on the right when traveling north.
U.S. Army General William Hood Simpson 19 May 1888 - 15 Aug. 1980 Born near Weatherford, he earned an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy in 1905, and graduated in 1909. While often overlooked in the history of the European Theater of . . . Map (db m175061) WM
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36 Utah, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Capitol Hill — Gold Star Hill
On North Canyon Road, on the right when traveling south.
This monument stands on the site of the original Gold Star Hill, which was dedicated in 1934 by The Utah Chapter of the American Gold Star Mothers. Formed in 1928 by a component of the Service Star Legion and originally composed of women whose . . . Map (db m245947) HM
37 Virginia, Bedford County, Bedford — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument — National D-Day Memorial —
Near Overlord Circle, 0.4 miles west of Burks Hill Road.
[front] A tribute to Gold Star Mothers, Fathers, and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. [reverse] Homeland, Family, Patriot, Sacrifice Map (db m241530) WM
38 Virginia, Bedford County, Bedford — Gold Star Family Memorial Garden — National D-Day Memorial —
Near Overlord Circle, 0.4 miles west of Burks Hill Road.
By design separate and modest in scope, this garden exists to recognize the irreplaceable loss experienced by families whose parents, children, spouses, and siblings die in battle. Planted away from the components of the Memorial that deal with the . . . Map (db m241967) HM WM
39 West Virginia, Kanawha County, Charleston — Gold Star Families Memorial MonumentA tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives
Near Greenbrier Street (U.S. 60) at Franklin Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . Map (db m178824) WM
40 West Virginia, Marion County, Fairmont — Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
On Artillery Drive west of Lafayette Street, on the left when traveling west.
A tribute to Gold Star Mothers, Fathers, and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. (Reverse): Remembrance, Family, Patriot, HometownMap (db m175296) WM
41 West Virginia, Marshall County, Moundsville — Gold Star Families Memorial MonumentA tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. — Homeland • Patriot • Sacrifice —
On Tomlinson Avenue south of 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
"A limb has fallen from the family tree I hear a voice that whispers, "Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the songs. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. . . . Map (db m196479) WM
42 West Virginia, Ohio County, Wheeling — Gold Star Families Memorial MonumentA tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom. — Homeland • Family • Patriot • Sacrifice —
Near Water Street south of 11th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Throughout America today, we honor the dead of our wars. We recall their valor and their sacrifices. We remember they gave their lives so that others might live. Ronald Reagan
Gold Star Families Memorial . . . Map (db m196366) WM
 
 
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