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Sunday’s Photos From The Front: Gold Star Families



Sep 25, 2011 5 Comments ›› Angelia

Today is National Gold Star Mother’s and Families Day. These pictures are to honor and remember those left behind on the Homefront.


Cynthia S Woodard Gold Star Mother Of Michael Scusa


Gold Star Widow Katherine Cathey refused to leave her husband’s casket, asking to sleep next to his body for the last time.


Angelia Phillips Gold Star Mother of Spc. Micheal “Pokey” Phillips touching the sign made for the Iraq FOB barracks named for him. The Sign now hangs in his Company at Ft. Campbell, KY.


Gold Star Mother of Cpl. Pruitt Rainey


Yancy Hopper Gold Star father of Lukas Hopper


The blue and gold star banner tradition began in WW I when white Service Flags bordered in red were displayed from homes, business, schools and churches to indicate, by the use of a blue star, each active service member in the U.S. Military. A gold star indicated those who had given their lives for their country.


  • Anonymous

    May they find comfort and feel the love and the appreciation of the patriots of this great nation.

    (Never forget that we must spend that coin wisely)

    • http://knottiesniche.com Angelia Phillips

      Ironic that you speak of the coin… and meaningful to me.

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  • Anonymous

    Angelia thinking of you.  Hugs.

  • Anonymous

    Angelia thinking of you.  Hugs.