CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE MARKS AMERICA’S 88TH GOLD STAR MOTHER’S AND FAMILY’S DAY

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released a video marking this upcoming Sunday as Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day. Established by an act of Congress in 1936, Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day pays tribute to our fallen heroes and serves as an expression of our gratitude to their families, who have endured the unspeakable grief of losing a child in armed conflict.

The full transcript of Morelle’s remarks is below.

“This Sunday is Gold Star Mother’s Day, an important time to pay tribute to our fallen heroes and express our gratitude to their families, who have endured the unspeakable grief of losing a child in armed conflict.

The origins of Gold Star Mother’s Day date back to Grace Darling Seibold, the mother of a World War One aviator and the first ‘Gold Star Mother.’

Grace’s son George was lost during combat duty in France, and following his death, she and a number of other mothers who had lost children during the war, created the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.

Because of their advocacy, an Act of Congress in 1936 created the official recognition for Gold Star Mother’s Day, which has since become known as Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day.

Our Gold Star Mothers and their families have endured the unimaginable, and it is our responsibility as Americans to ensure we never forget the sacrifices their children and their families have made for our country.

In Congress, I’m proud to continue advocating for legislation to expand the recognition and support provided to our Gold Star Families as well as all veterans, military families, and brave men and women in uniform.

In closing, I want to again reiterate my support and thanks to Gold Star Families. We will never, ever forget the sacrifices you and your loved one have made for our country.

We will be careful, truthful stewards of your loved one’s memories, and I hope you all find comfort and support in the thanks of a very grateful nation.

God bless you all.”

Video footage is also available and can be found here.

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