SAN ANTONIO—In a room filled with solemn pride and strength, the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, in partnership with Survivor Outreach Services, hosted a luncheon and ceremony to honor Gold Star Mothers and Families of fallen service members on Sept. 28, 2025, at the Airport Doubletree Hotel.
The event brought together families of fallen service members, military and civic leaders, and community organizations in a heartfelt tribute to lives lost.
Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, observed the last Sunday in September, is a National Day of Remembrance. The term Gold Star Family is a reference to the service flag, designed in 1917. Originally, the flag included a blue star for every immediate family member serving...
09.28.2025 | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, US |
Story by Bryan Lunn