The Gold Star tradition began during World War I with the Blue Star Service Banner, where each blue star represented a family member serving in the military.
When a service member died, the blue star was replaced with a gold star, transforming the banner into a symbol of loss, remembrance, and honor.
The tradition grew into a lasting community of support, including the founding of American Gold Star Mothers in 1928 and the creation of Gold Star Mother’s Day in 1936.Today, gold stars continue to honor fallen service members and remind us that behind every sacrifice is a family forever changed…
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