Mission Monday

Veterans Last Patrol: Operation Holiday Salute

Three years ago, American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., teamed up with Veteran’s Last Patrol for Operation Holiday Salute. Each year we have seen the number of cards collected grow. ​

For the 2024 year, we are excited to share that we collected 26,680 holiday cards to be delivered to our nation’s Heroes who are currently in hospice care.  We received cards from 37 different states!

Cards came from our own chapters, Blue Star Mothers chapters, DAR chapters, American Legion and VFW Posts and Units, schools, Social Security Administration field offices, churches and many other Patriots. Each and every card is treasured and will hopefully remind these Heroes that we appreciate the sacrifices they’ve made for our country. ​

Members of  the AGSM National Board spent the day sorting and counting the cards during their visit to Washington, DC for the Veterans Day weekend. 

Some of our favorite cards were cards sent to us from children and the handmade cards sent to us from schools across the country.

After all cards had been received, sorted and counted, National President, Patti Elliott and National IT Chair, Nichole Chilton, delivered the cards to VLP Headquarters in Spartanburg, SC.

VLP’s extensive network of volunteers across the country helps put these notes of appreciation and encouragement in their hands.  To find out how you can assist in the distribution of cards, please visit VLP’s website:  Welcome | Veteran's Last Patrol | USA
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Thank you for helping us complete another successful collection campaign!  We could not do this without you!!