gold star mother
War casualty's mom
A gold star mother is a woman whose son or daughter died while serving in the United States military.
The term comes from the custom of displaying a gold star in the window to signify a family member killed in service, replacing the blue star that indicated active duty.
Gold star mothers gathered at the memorial on Veterans Day.
Being without something
- griefIntense sorrow from loss
- sorrowDeep emotional distress
- heartacheDeep emotional distress
- mourningPeriod following loss
anguish · remembrance · memorial · consolation · solace · comfort · sympathy · funeral
Aid or maintenance
- veteranExperienced former soldier
- soldierArmed forces member
- fallenHaving dropped down
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
combat · casualty · killed in action · troops · army · navy · marines · air force
Offering of respect
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- respectRegard with honor
homage · veneration · esteem · admiration · dignity · distinction · ceremony · commemoration
Collective of connected people
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- organizationStructured group with purpose
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- sisterhoodBond among women
network · outreach · chapter · gathering · solidarity · mutual aid · counseling · peer support
loss
Being without something
mourning · anguish · remembrance · memorial · consolation · solace · comfort · sympathy · funeral · eulogy
service
Aid or maintenance
deployment · combat · casualty · killed in action · troops · army · navy · marines · air force · coast guard
tribute
Offering of respect
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
respect · homage · veneration · esteem · admiration · dignity · distinction · ceremony · commemoration · dedication
community
Collective of connected people
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- organizationStructured group with purpose
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
sisterhood · network · outreach · chapter · gathering · solidarity · mutual aid · counseling · peer support
gold star motherveteran
Experienced former soldier
blue star family · military spouse · war widow · gold star family · gold star father
gold star motherveteran
Experienced former soldier
enlisted soldier · combat veteran · war hero · civilian · draft dodger
gold, star, mother, golden, gilded, stellar, stars, starred, starring