gold star father
Fallen soldier's dad
A gold star father is a father whose son or daughter died while serving in the U.S. military.
The term derives from the custom of displaying a gold star in the window to honor a family member killed in service, dating to World War I.
The gold star father spoke at the Memorial Day ceremony.
Exceptional courage under duress
- valorCourage in danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- braveryBoldness before danger
- selflessnessPrioritizing others over oneself
devotion · patriotism · service · dedication · commitment · ultimate sacrifice · duty · noble
Aid or maintenance
- veteranExperienced former soldier
- soldierArmed forces member
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- fallenHaving dropped down
combat · duty · armed forces · army · navy · air force · marines · coast guard
Period following loss
- heartacheDeep emotional distress
- sorrowDeep emotional distress
- anguishIntense mental suffering
- griefIntense sorrow from loss
remembrance · memorial · funeral · eulogy · wake · cemetery · tribute · legacy
Offering of respect
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- valorCourage in danger
- dignityInnate personal worth
- respectRegard with honor
reverence · pride · distinction · accolade · glory · admiration · homage · commemoration
heroism
Exceptional courage under duress
selflessness · devotion · patriotism · service · dedication · commitment · ultimate sacrifice · duty · noble · freedom
service
Aid or maintenance
- veteranExperienced former soldier
- soldierArmed forces member
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
fallen · combat · duty · armed forces · army · navy · air force · marines · coast guard · national guard
mourning
Period following loss
grief · remembrance · memorial · funeral · eulogy · wake · cemetery · tribute · legacy · solace
tribute
Offering of respect
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- valorCourage in danger
- dignityInnate personal worth
respect · reverence · pride · distinction · accolade · glory · admiration · homage · commemoration · medal