Gold Star Mothers Day

First, Today is Gold Star Mother's Day.  We honor the mothers who have lost a son or daughter who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.  Gold Star Mothers was formed in 1928,  ten years after Grace Darling Seibold lost her son, 1stLt. George Vaughn Seibold, in WWI. The office was established in Washington, D.C., where it remains today.

• The Gold Star is the symbol for a family member who has died while in the Armed Forces.
• Despite the current conflicts, more than half of their members are from the Vietnam era.
• When they get together for a public event, they wear white.
• They have chapters in many states. 

Here is their schedule for Sunday, September 25.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

• Everyone is invited for all events:
• 8:00 a.m. Vietnam Wall Wreath Laying with visit to Arlington National Cemetery, Section 60 immediately following.
• 1:00 p.m. Depart for Arlington National Cemetery.
• 2:00 p.m. Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery (or Ft. Myer Chapel in case of rain).
• 3:00 p.m. Wreath laying at Tomb of the Unknowns.
• 4:00 p.m. Open House at National Headquarters.