Gold Star Spouses Day

On April 5th, the surviving families of military service members who died while serving their country are remembered.

The day provides remembrance for the spouses and their families as well as a moment of appreciation for their sacrifices. On this day, many communities and organizations host activities to celebrate Gold Star families. They honor and commemorate fallen soldiers through ceremonies, teas, memorial races, and luncheons.

Our service members' deaths go beyond the battlefield and their contribution to their country.. They leave behind stricken wives and husbands who have joined a special group that no one wants to join. We can provide in return as a nation with our help, knowledge, and admiration.

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Attend a local event or volunteer with a veterans group
Keep up if you know a Gold Star family
In honor of fallen soldiers, visit memorials near you
Include Gold Star families in memorial decisions to help them.
Visit goldstarwives.org to learn more about Gold Star spouses
To post on social media, use #GoldStarSpousesDay

Today is the day in history for gold star spouses day

World War I and Army Captain Robert L. Queissner opened the way for Gold Star families, according to Army Captain Robert L. Queissner. National Gold Star Mother's Day was announced on June 23, 1936 by a joint congressional resolution to take place on the Last Sunday in September on June 23, 1936.. In 2011, President Barack Obama changed the day to "Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day" in honor of "Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day."

In 2010, the first Gold Star Wives Day was observed in December. On April 5th, the United States Senate designated Gold Star Wives Day in 2012, Then in 2012, the United States Senate named Gold Star Wives Day to be commemorated each year. Later, the Senate later expanded to include all spouses, and the day's name is often used interchangeably.

All spouses are welcome by the non-profit group Gold Star Wives, Inc..