New
Hampshire observes Gold Star Mother’s Day on the Sunday following Easter each
year. These women inspire others through their poise, gallantry and
resilience to honor their son or daughter’s legacy.
For nearly a century, the Gold Star tradition has reminded
Americans of the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for their
country. The tradition dates back to World War I when military families would
hang a blue star in the windows of their homes to signify an active duty
service member. That blue star was replaced with a gold star when a service
member was killed in the line of duty.
This allowed members of the community to know the price that the
family had paid in the cause of freedom. From this simple act of unity, the
Gold Star Mothers, a network of mothers who have lost a son or daughter in
combat, was formed.
The
title of Gold Star Mother is a badge no woman wants. However, these women have
stepped forward past the restraint of loss to band together for support
and guidance. This group compiles matriarchs from generations of women who have
survived their children during our nation’s historic conflicts. Their unifying
loss bonds them when the rest of the world is numb to the aftermath of their
children’s ultimate sacrifice.
Our Gold Star Mothers extend a hand to one another as an act of
unifying and healing. If your or someone you know is a Gold Star Mother you can
contact the State President, Denise Gionet ~
nhgoldstarmothers@gmail.com for more information.
NH Gold Star Mother Memorial ~ Manchester, NH
