Gold Star Mothers & Families Day

Gold Star Mothers & Families Day is recognized by U.S. Congress as the day America honors surviving parents and Families of fallen service members, specifically those who died while on active duty. Observed in the United States on the last Sunday of September, this year's theme is "Remember surviving military mothers and Families and honor the legacy of their loved ones who died in service to our Nation."

Gold Star Mothers and Families wear symbols of honor to remember their fallen service member. Learn more about the symbols of honor that Gold Star Mothers and Families wear by visiting SymbolsofHonor.org.