Proclamation signing in honor of Gold Star Mothers in Hagåtña, Guam

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie

Proclamation signing in honor of Gold Star Mothers in Hagåtña, Guam

by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie
Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz
September 18, 2023

Gold Star families, Military Leaders, and Guam Government officials, pose for a photo after the proclamation signing in honor of Gold Star Mothers in Hagåtña, Guam, Sept. 15, 2023. Gold Star families are relatives of service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the military. Amended in 2011, our nation has recognized the last Sunday of September for all Gold Star family members.

 

 

 

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