Gold Star mothers and families gathered at Bolling Club on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling to remember their loved ones and support each other during the Gold Star Mothers and Families Observance, Sept. 27.
Base commander Navy Capt. Frank Mays and Naval District Washington commandant Rear Adm. Yancy Lindsey attended the ceremony and sat with the families as guest speakers offered information and insight into what it means to be a Gold Star survivor.
Since it’s inception, the Navy’s Gold Star program has helped more than 8,500 survivors connect with resources.