Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th

(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Logo

    Gold Star Families share tenth cruise on the Ohio River

    Gold Star Families share tenth cruise on the Ohio River

    Photo By Capt. Kaitlin Baudendistel | Gold Star family members come together during the 10th Riverboat Ride hosted by...... read more read more

    NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES

    06.12.2024

    Story by Capt. Kaitlin Baudendistel 

    133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    NEWPORT, Ky. – More than 350 family members of Service members lost in the line of duty gathered on the Belle of Cincinnati June 2, 2024, to attend the tenth SOS Riverboat Ride along the Ohio River.

    On this same day, hundreds of other Gold Star families participated in similar events across the country from Portland, Oregon, to Charleston, South Carolina. Each event hosted hundreds of family members and many military leaders who shared the day in remembrance.

    The SOS event hosted in Newport welcomed family members of all ages from Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Tennessee. Participants enjoyed food, music, activities for children, and a relaxing day on the river while sharing stories and memories of loved ones.

    The Mullins family celebrated the life of their U.S. Army Soldier, Brandon Scott Mullins.

    “This event means the world to us,” said Cathy Mullins, mother of Brandon. “This is a group of people connected because we lost our loved ones while they were serving our country. We know freedom isn’t free, and the families are still here. We’re proud of our Soldiers.”

    Maj. Gen. Haldane B. Lamberton, Kentucky National Guard Adjutant General, was also in attendance.

    “With this shared grief, this is still a celebratory event,” said Lamberton. “To celebrate their family member and to gather with other families with a shared experience. This is a great event to honor and keep their memories alive.”

    This event was one of many events organized by National Guard and Active-Duty Survivor Outreach Services and created to celebrate, honor, and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

    NEWS INFO

    Date Taken: 06.12.2024
    Date Posted: 06.12.2024 10:52
    Story ID: 473735
    Location: NEWPORT, KENTUCKY, US

    Web Views: 34
    Downloads: 0

    PUBLIC DOMAIN