Veterans Day Events with our Chapters

Veterans Day with Recruits

​Department: 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.

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Baltimore City Annual Veterans Day Parade Baltimore, Maryland November 8, 2025

​Department: Maryland/Delware
Chapter: Maryland

On Saturday, November 8th, Baltimore City held its annual Veterans Day Parade. The parade included many ROTC students, marching bands and drill teams both in and out of town. The parade this year was very symbolic due to Baltimore City rededicating the War Memorial Building where the parade ended. The War Memorial was dedicated in 1925 in Honor of the 1,752 Marylanders who died in World War I. Dignitaries who participated were Congressman Kweisi Mfume & Mayor Brandon Scott. The Keynote speaker was 4-star General Larry R. Ellis. General Ellis made history by becoming the 1st African American 4-star General to graduate from an HBCU (Morgan State University). General Ellis would go on to become Commander of U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM). Salute goes to Parade Chairman, Del " Tiger" Davis. Gold Star Moms Janice Chance and Yvonne Green walked the route while Gold Star Dad Garry Green took pictures on what turned out to be a wonderful day for a parade that honored our Veterans.

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Mission BBQ Laurel, Maryland November 11, 2025

​Department: Maryland/Delaware
Chapter: Maryland

On Tuesday, November 11th, Mission BBQ in Laurel, MD, graciously hosted a free lunch in honor of our Veterans. Missy invited Gold Star Mothers, and we are grateful for her thoughtful outreach. Maryland Gold Star Mothers Khadidja Keita and Sheba Khan were delighted to attend to thank our Veterans for their service.

It was a wonderful turnout—many veterans attended, along with members of American Legion Post 60, including Commanders Luby and Josie Lohman.

​We are very thankful to Missy and Mission BBQ for supporting us and for creating this warm and welcoming event!