gold star mothers
War-fallen's grieving mothers
Gold star mothers are women whose sons or daughters died while serving in the United States military.
The term comes from the custom of displaying a gold star in the window to honor a family member killed in service, in contrast to the blue star indicating someone currently serving.
The Gold Star Mothers gathered at the memorial on Veterans Day.
Exceptional courage under duress
- valorCourage in danger
- patriotismDevotion to one's homeland
- courageFortitude facing danger
- braveryBoldness before danger
devotion · service · ultimate sacrifice · duty · fallen soldier · KIA · combat death · war casualty
Period following loss
- bereavementState following loss
- lossBeing without something
- sorrowDeep emotional distress
- heartacheDeep emotional distress
anguish · grieving · tears · yearning · emptiness · tragedy · pain · suffering
Thing preserving remembrance
- tributeOffering of respect
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- monumentStructure honoring someone remembered
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
wreath-laying · remembrance · legacy · fallen · heroes · honor roll · eternal flame · Arlington
Organized distribution of resources
- uniformIdentical throughout
- medalMetal honor token
- troopsMilitary personnel collectively
- enlistedSigned up formally
officer · battalion · regiment · division · infantry · Army · Air Force · branch
Division of a book
- membershipState of belonging
- volunteerUnpaid willing participant
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- outreachProactive community assistance
support · community · nonprofit · sisterhood · fellowship · convention · legislation · veterans affairs
heroism
Exceptional courage under duress
- valorCourage in danger
- patriotismDevotion to one's homeland
- courageFortitude facing danger
bravery · devotion · service · ultimate sacrifice · duty · fallen soldier · KIA · combat death · war casualty · supreme sacrifice
mourning
Period following loss
- bereavementState following loss
- lossBeing without something
- sorrowDeep emotional distress
heartache · anguish · grieving · tears · yearning · emptiness · tragedy · pain · suffering · condolence
memorial
Thing preserving remembrance
- tributeOffering of respect
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- monumentStructure honoring someone remembered
plaque · wreath-laying · remembrance · legacy · fallen · heroes · honor roll · eternal flame · Arlington · vigil
deployment
Organized distribution of resources
enlisted · officer · battalion · regiment · division · infantry · Army · Air Force · branch · rank
chapter
Division of a book
- membershipState of belonging
- volunteerUnpaid willing participant
- advocacyPleading for a cause
outreach · support · community · nonprofit · sisterhood · fellowship · convention · legislation · veterans affairs · peer support
gold star mothersveterans
Former armed forces members
service members · war dead · fallen soldiers · military personnel · combat troops
gold, star, mother, golden, gilded, gild, gilt, stellar, starry