Texas Veterans Hall of Fame's 7th Annual Induction CeremonyDepartment: TX-OK Department Chapter: North/West TX Chapter 7th Annual Texas Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 08, 2025 to honor our heroes & veterans. Awards given to the following from the TX/OK North West Chapter. TVHOF Lonestar Merit Award -Carla Wicks, Member of the American Gold Star Mothers. TVHOF Gold Star Award Nathan Ingram Family -Kristi & Danny Hughes 
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Veterans Day Ceremony Gatlinburg Convention Center Gatlinburg, Tennessee November 11, 2025Department: Tennessee Chapter: Volunteer
Honoring Women Veterans LuncheonDepartment: Virginia Chapter: Hampton Roads The Chapter presented a luncheon and giveaways to 40 Women Veterans in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area on Saturday 11/15/25 at one of the GS Mom's church. Mission BBQ provided the food. The Chapter provided the decorations, desserts, giveaway goodies including Chapter fleece blankets and goody bags donated by United Way. Chapter included gift cards in each bag. So many Thank Yous were received by the Veterans. A successful mission. 🦃🍁 Thanksgiving Reflections: Honoring American Gold Star Mothers 🍁🦃 As we enter the holiday season, many families look forward to gathering around the table—sharing stories, laughter, and traditions. But for American Gold Star Mothers approaching their centennial in 2028, the holidays also bring a profound reminder of the empty chair where a beloved son or daughter should be. This Thanksgiving, we pause to honor the mothers who feel that void so deeply. Their courage in the face of unimaginable loss, their continued service to others, and their enduring love for their fallen heroes remind others of the true meaning of gratitude. 🍂 Wishing all Gold Star Mothers moments of peace, comfort, and warm memories this Thanksgiving. 🍂 #GoldStarMothers #ThankfulForOurHeroes #TheEmptyChair #RememberTheFallen #AGSM #HolidayRemembrance #CentennialSunday  Veterans Day with RecruitsDepartment: New Mexico Chapter: Albuquerque Gold Star Mothers from the Albuquerque, NM AGSM Chapter attended Veterans Day ceremonies at the Albuquerque Veterans Memorial Park on November 11. Pictured are Jo Ann Zembiec and Shirley Tetreault with the seven new military recruits who took their oath that day. Jo Ann and Shirley presented each with an angel coin to carry in their pocket.  Towson University Military Appreciation Football Game Towson, Maryland November 8, 2025Department: Martyland/Delaware Chapter: Maryland Maryland Gold Star Mothers Tracy Miller, Joy Goode, and Khadidja Keita, along with their guests, attended Towson University’s Military Appreciation Football Game on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The event honored the Fallen Tigers: • Sergeant Major Wardell Turner, whose legacy lives on through the Wardell Turner Scholarship Endowment • Major Robert Marchanti, honored through the Robert J. Marchanti Endowed Scholarship • First Lieutenant James Saxon, remembered through the James R. Saxon Memorial Scholarship  All three men were Towson University student-athletes who later made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Military. Following the Fallen Tigers Scholarship Reception, Gold Star Families enjoyed the football game from The Minnegan Room at Johnny Unitas Stadium as the Towson Tigers hosted the Villanova Wildcats. Unfortunately, the Tigers fell to the Wildcats, but it remained a meaningful day of remembrance and honor for our heroes. Dedication of Gold Star PlaqueDepartment: New Mexico Chapter: Albuquerque On November 12, 2025, a Gold Star Marker was placed and dedicated in Albuquerque beside the Blue Star Marker, at the Albuquerque Garden Center. Pictured at the ceremony are GEN Jameson Herrera (Ret) Secretary of the Department of Veteran Services for NM, Gold Star Mother Shirley Tetreault and Gold Star Mother Jo Ann Zembiec and Tom Tozier, VA Representative for the City of Albuquerque. Shirley and Jo Ann are members of AGSM Albuquerque Chapter. Shirley is the State Coordinator for the Blue and Gold Plaques and Markers. The Albuquerque Chapter has helped sponsor several Gold Star Markers and plaques across New Mexico, helping to bring awareness of Gold Star Mothers and Families.  Adaptive Athletics Foundation of Maryland (AAFMD) 2nd Annual for Purpose Benefit Gala Edgewater, Maryland November 7, 2025Department: Maryland/Delaware Chapter: Maryland
Winterhaven Homeless Veterans Stand Down VA Medical Center Washington, DC November 1, 2025Department: Maryland/Delaware Chapter: Maryland
 Christmas tree trimmingDepartment: Florida/ Puerto Rico Chapter: Tampa Bay
 Tarrant County Texas Proclamation-September Gold Star Mothers Day September 28Department: Texas/Oklahoma Chapter: North/West Chapter
Veterans Day is an annual U.S. public holiday observed on November 11 to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It was originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I, with the name changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to include all veterans. Veterans Day is distinct from Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May: Veterans Day commemorates the service of all U.S. veterans, while the older Memorial Day, which grew out of Civil War commemorations, specifically honors those who have died while in military service. Another military holiday that also occurs in May, Armed Forces Day, honors those currently serving in the U.S. military. Additionally, Women Veterans Day is recognized by a growing number of U.S. states that specifically honor women who have served in the U.S. military.   Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps! The corps' official birthday is November 10, 1775, and it celebrates its legacy of honor, courage, and commitment on that date each year. This date honors the founding of the Continental Marines by the Second Continental Congress.
Shine and Serve at the "Warrior Walk" 2025Department: FL-PR Chapter: Tampa Bay AGSM, Inc. Tampa Bay Chapter member, Aileen Payne, knows what it means to serve and the unexpected blessings that often come back to you for serving others. Each year the "Warrior Walk" is held at beautiful Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland , FL. Since 2008, Aileen has helped with the walk in one capacity or another, serving where needed most. Currently, she is the co-director of the “Warrior Walk”, attended by a thousand plus participants. In the photo, she helped set up the field of white crosses of the more than 400 Florida OIF and OEF Fallen Service members, including her own beloved son, USMC Cpl. Ronald R. Payne, JR, KIA May 5, 2004, OEF AFGH. Also volunteering alongside of her are the Mulberry HS, JROTC. Aileen’s own son, Ronnie, was a JROTC cadet at the very same HS back in 1998 and 1999. Truly a blessing and honor for Aileen to be able to volunteer with them. Also serving at the “Warrior Walk” with Aileen are AGSM, Inc. Dept of FL-PR President, Lorrie Fleming, and past AGSM, Inc. Dept President, Michele Carey. Way to "shine and serve” AGSM, Inc. Tampa Bay Members.
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