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Gold Star Mother’s Day, also known as National Gold Star Mothers and Families day, was established to honor mothers whose sons or daughters died in military service. The term “gold star” refers to the gold-colored stars that families would place on their windows or doors after losing a loved one in war. This symbolic recognition indicated that they had made the ultimate sacrifice and were therefore “gold star” mothers.
October 16 is Gold Star Mother’s Day because that was the day in 1918 when the first gold star was hung. On this day in 1918, the U.S. Army informed the nation that 5,000 soldiers had died in World War I. Because these mothers were the ones left behind whose sons had died fighting in the war, they were given the title of “gold star mothers,” with the gold stars as a symbol of their loss.
The gold star is considered a symbol of sorrow and pride. It is a symbol of sorrow for all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. And it is a symbol of pride for their bravery and sacrifice. On the day that a loved one dies in war, families often receive a flag. This flag is made of a piece of cloth that is about the size of a pillowcase. It has the symbol of our country, stars and stripes, on it, along with the name of the soldier and the name of their unit. This flag is given to be used as a sign of mourning. This was common practice in many countries during wartime. Families would place a black ribbon or tie a black band around the staff of the flag to show that the soldier had died in war.
The goal of Gold Star Mother’s Day is to honor and recognize these mothers. Although they may not be able to talk about their loss, they are often left feeling forgotten and alone. These mothers sacrificed their sons and daughters for the good of our country, and they deserve our appreciation and gratitude. That is the goal of Gold Star Mother’s Day: to let these moms know that people appreciate their sacrifices.
There are many ways to celebrate Gold Star Mother’s Day. - Go to a Gold Star Mothers event or ceremony. Many cities hold events in October to honor these mothers. - Learn more about these mothers and their stories. - Buy a gift for a Gold Star Mother to show your appreciation for what she has done. - Send a card or letter to a Gold Star Mother to let her know you appreciate her sacrifice. - Write a letter to the editor or make a social media post to raise awareness about this day.
If you know a Gold Star Mother, there are many ways to help her on this day. - Go to a Gold Star Mothers event or ceremony with her. - Buy her a gift to show your appreciation for what she has done. - Write her a card or letter to let her know you appreciate her sacrifice. - Go to a veterans’ cemetery with her on this day to visit the grave of her loved one. - Visit a veteran’s hospital and spend time with those who served in the military.
The goal of Gold Star Mother’s Day is to honor and recognize these mothers. Although they may not be able to talk about their loss, they are often left feeling forgotten and alone. The goal of this day is to let these moms know that people appreciate their sacrifices. These mothers sacrificed their sons and daughters for the good of our country, and they deserve our appreciation and gratitude.
