What is Gold Star Spouses Day?

On April 5th, Gold Star Spouses Day honors the lives of military service members who died while serving their country.

The day provides remembrance for the spouses and their families, as well as a moment of appreciation for their sacrifices. On this day, many communities and organizations host activities to honor Gold Star families. They honor and commemorate fallen warriors through ceremonies, teas, memorial races, and luncheons.

Our service members' deaths go beyond the battlefield and their contribution to their country. They leave behind surviving wives and husbands who have become members of an exclusive group that no one wants to join. As a nation, we can provide the least we can provide in exchange for our help, knowledge, and admiration.