Posted on Sep 22, 2021
Keeping memories alive: First Lady highlights Gold Star families this week
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"For most Gold Star families like the Frisons, those memories — and making sure their loved ones are not forgotten — are an essential part of their lives.
The Frisons are among 56 families being highlighted by First Lady Jill Biden as part of Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, Sept. 20–26. Each day on the First Lady’s social media, a number of families are featured, and the Frisons are expected to appear on Thursday representing Pennsylvania.
The families, one from each state and territory, represent every branch of service; every relationship — such as spouses, children, parents, siblings and others; and every circumstance of death. “They are as diverse as the United States,” said Bonnie Carroll, founder and president of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. The 56 families are all featured in a book compiled by TAPS."
The Frisons are among 56 families being highlighted by First Lady Jill Biden as part of Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, Sept. 20–26. Each day on the First Lady’s social media, a number of families are featured, and the Frisons are expected to appear on Thursday representing Pennsylvania.
The families, one from each state and territory, represent every branch of service; every relationship — such as spouses, children, parents, siblings and others; and every circumstance of death. “They are as diverse as the United States,” said Bonnie Carroll, founder and president of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. The 56 families are all featured in a book compiled by TAPS."
Keeping memories alive: First Lady highlights Gold Star families this week
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This one hits me hard. Demetrius was a young 2LT in my HHC company. We had an influx of young LT's so he was shadowing our XO until they found him a platoon on the line. I was on BN staff prior to becoming the HHC 1SG in our Infantry BN. I was in attendance for his promotion to 1LT right before he was KIA in Afghanistan. "Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat"
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CPT (Join to see) - And now that I think of it... it was 1SG Siler for the deployment. He was at COP Bak as HHC 1SG. I was in the BN S6 then. 1SG Rivera took over for 1SG Siler and then moved shortly after to OPS SGM when he was selected to USASMA. I took over for 1SG Rivera and was with CPT Williams as a command team. I had to look at our yearbook..lol
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