ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the Woody Williams Foundation in association with the Old Cronies held a Gold Star Family Memorial Dedication at Anderson Park.
Member of the Old Cronies, Tim Timmerman talked about the history of the Gold Star Family.
Timmerman explain how it began.
Timmerman discuss the Gold Star Mothers.
Timmerman talks about the then Department of Defense establishing Gold Star Families.
Timmerman explains how Congress modified it in 1973.
Timmerman discuss dates to honor members of Gold Star Families.
Keynote speaker was Roger Bobby with Gold Star Families. He express gratitude to honor families impacted by those lost on active duty or war.
Bobby describe the front of the memorial are similar to those seen elsewhere across the country.
Bryan Casey of the Woody Williams Foundation note the importance of the silhouette on the memorial.
Bobby note the back of the memorial describe the messages the local chapter look to deliver.
Today’s ceremony marked the 150th unveiling of the Gold Star Family Memorial in the country.
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