| Glamour Magazine has done an article on Gold Star wives that will be published in the April issue. Their article is now online and this is the link. http://www.glamor.com/news/articles/2008/03/war_widows If you were part of the story or the photo shoot, we will send you a copy of the magazine. |
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| Click play button to watch a Great American- Ben Stein speak of our REAL STARS |
| A music video has just been completed in dedication to our Gold Star Families It is a video by country artist, Jason Meadows, titled "18 Video Tapes." The song is about a father's love and tapes he recorded for a son he will never see grow up. The artist has received a lot of feedback from military families on how much this song means to them, so he dedicated it to our fallen heroes and their families. Some of our Gold Star Families are in the video and it is a really touching tribute. Hope you can all view it and pass it onto others. See it here: Watch 18 Video Tapes |
| TRIBUTES TO OUR FALLEN Go To Page 2 |
| Tributes Memorial Day 2009 Jim Wylie In Honor Of all fallensoldiers To those that have served before me, that I was honored to follow.... THANK YOU To those that I served with, it was my honor to know you and call you a friend.... THANK YOU To those that served after me, and to those that continue to serve our nation and/or your community... . THANK YOU To those of you that lost family members to military service, I especially thank you for your precious gift... The cause was, and still is, greater than all your fears..... THANK YOU To those of you that have a family legacy of service.... THANK YOU Memorial Day 2009 J.J In Honor Of All Fallen Solders I pray for you and your families everynight..thanks for your sacrifice....God bless Families, Thinking of you and the sacrifice you have endured, we wanted to forward three different messages in reference to Memorial Day, in hopes they will be encouraging to you. Very Respectfully, Janeth Lopez May 17, 2009 Alex Tester In Honor Of All of them God bless all that has died for this country. I just hope everyone has the love for this country like I do. 4 yrs in the Corps. Love all. Alex Tester April 29, 2009 Gary Smith In Honor Of TO ALL US SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN I live in South Africa,I would like to pay tribute to all those US Servicemen and Women who have made the ultimate sacrifice. For all the Servicemen and Women ,keep up the good work. Know that there are those of us out there in the free world that appreciate what you do. I pray that God keeps you all safe and that one day you will be re-united with your families. Take care and be safe. Gary Smith ex SADF serviceman. April 19, 2009 Robert Mark Smith In Honor Of All soldiers & their families I am saddened for the loss of all of our soldiers. We wouldn't have the freedom now we have if not for all soldiers past & present. Thank you all soldiers past & present.. March 2, 2009 Mark Smith All soldiers who have fallen during our fight on terrorism, my prayers go out to the loved ones you left behind. My nephew is in the Richmond, Virginia National Guard. He has been to Iraq and now is heading to Afghanistan. All soldiers are my heroes. GOD BLESS OUR SOLDIERS.. November 4, 2008 Ken Siemers Sr. In Honor Of All the Brave men & women No greater sacrifice for our country and our freedom. God bless you and my deepest thank you. June 8, 2008 Matt H. Honoring all fallen soldiers To all our fallen soldiers, thank you for what you have given to our country. I am 15, when i get old enough i am going to enlist. Pray for me and ask God to protect me if i go over there. May 23, 2008 Robert God Bless you all, for your sacafrice and service May 11, 2008 The Allred Family of El Sobrante , California In Honor Of To All of our fallen Heroes and their families on Mother's Day. Dear Fallen Heroes We know that your mother will not receive a call, email, card, letter, or gift from you this year because you have already given her and all good people of the world the ultimate gift of freedom and a better future by sacrificing your life for the benefit of humanity; so we are sending your mother this message on your behalf: "Thank you, Mother, for giving us life so we were able to do our best for you and everyone. Thank you for providing all the nurturing and love you gave us. Thank you for your encouragement and support as we accepted this responsibility. Thank you for your sacrifice of part of your own spririt, your own flesh and blood. Thank you for not placing blame, on others, on us, on your self. We did the best we could, as you did. So, Mother, thank you, God bless you, may every Mother's Day, and every day, be the best possible for you and all mothers, whether they have lost their sons and daughters or still enjoy their company. Happy Mother's Day, Mother!" May 1, 2008 Thomas , Dale , Carl , Patricia , Linda , Roger, Stephanie. In Honor Of Benzy Nguyen Our hearts are broken , our souls are lost , from now on our high school reunion's will never be the same ,you were our best friend . You died for our freedom . Rest in peace. Feb 24, 2008 A SOLDIERS FRIEND 2 In Honor Of JUSTIN HONOR THEM BY REMEMBERING... FREEDOM - IS THEIR GIFT TO US. THANK YOU JUSTIN, THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK OF YOU I DIDN'T KNOW YOU OR YOUR FAMILY BUT I WISH I DID,I'M JUST AN AMERICAN THAT WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU. Jan 25, 2008 SFC Rod Brewer In Honor Of All Fallen Heroes Christmas in Arlington... Rest easy, sleep well my brothers and sisters. Know the line has held, you job is done. Rest easy, sleep well. Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held. Peace, peace, and farewell...... From Arlington Memorial. Jan 21, 2008 Tim Johnson In Honor Of TO ALL OF OUR SOLDIERS You Did Not Die Alone You left to fight for not only the ones you love, but for the ones yet to come you fought to uphold the American flag, and for all that it stands for, you fought for the wives at home, taking care of the children while they and your children sleep peacefully. You fought for the integrity of the MIA and the VA and anyone else who is an amercian. you fought for those who survived and for those who gave their life for our freedom You did not die alone, when we lose an American Soldier, we not only lose a great person, we also lose a part of ourselves. To think, our children, brothers, aunts, uncles, sisters, fathers, & mothers are over there dodging every bullet today. Just so they can get up tomorrow and do the same very thing. God Bless our troops, and their families who were left behind, You did not die alone, everytime we turn on the news and hear of another soldier who lost his or her life, a little part of us die along with you. Jan 11, 2007 CPL Christopher J. Nelson You are and always will be ouy HERO! Rest in peace and we will see you soon! Marta Luz Rivera In Honor Of (deceased) SFC (RET-Army) Castor Pedroza Rivera SFC (E-7) Castor Pedroza Rivera , hometown Patilla, Puerto Rico. enter U.S.Army 1942 Tortuguero Puerto Rico. served for 30 years . fought in WWII, Korean War, Vietnam , . retired 1972 . died in 1982. (Fort hood , Texas) The family and friends want to thank him for all his years of military serve and serving our country. He had 6 (six) children and a wonderful wife.. GOD BLESS. Jan 3, 2008 Rhonda Kirkpatrick In Honor Of Eddie Tamez I am so sorry about your son Eddie. I am David Kirkpatrick's mom and I understand what you are going thru. I know how much you miss him and how hard the holidays have been for you and your family. I think of you and your family often. I loved hearing the story that SGT. William Castillo told us about Eddie teaching David magic tricks. David couldn't wait to get home and show his 4 sisters the tricks. I am so glad that David and Eddie were friends. David was so quiet, I was worried about him making good friends, but from all I have heard, he found a very good friend with Eddie. I didn't know Eddie but we will never forget him. He is a true hero and you can be sure that his memory is kept alive by our family. The family of PFC David Austin Kirkpatrick Rhonda, Kenny, Carrie, Jennie, Nettie & Emily Jan 2, 2008 from England In the words of our greatest leader Winston Churchill " Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." We as a country look on America as our greatest friend and although we mourn our soldiers too we shall always watch your back. |
