Glastonbury Memorial Day Heroes: Gold Star Mothers' Sons and Daughters

We asked our readers to send us stories of their loved ones who served the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard or Coast Guard to honor them this Memorial Day.

This was sent in by Janet S. D’Arcangelo of Darien, Conn.

• Hero’s Name: GOLD STAR MOTHERS
• Date of Birth/ Date of Death: Unknown/Unknown
• Rank/Branch: Private/ Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard
• Served: 1946-2015 Korea, Vietnam, and all, to present
• Hometown: Anytown, USA

“I haven’t missed a Memorial Day Parade in 40 years. Despite its festive atmosphere, its an occasion of great reflection and awe. The Gold Star Mothers waving from the antique cars are fewer in number. But their Association thrives; see their website. If all the GOLD STAR MOTHERS from 1946 to the present were invited to parades, the lines would stretch for miles. They should ride in red. white and blue Mustangs. Do you know what they do now? They are a service organization for veterans. Moms just keep on giving. God bless all these heroes, soldiers and their families.”

About Gold Star Mothers:

“American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. are an organization of mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of our country. We are a Veterans Service Organization, established in 1928 and chartered by the United States Congress in 1984. American Gold Star Mothers continue to honor our sons and daughters through service -- service to veterans and patriotic events. If you have lost a child in the service to our country and would like the community of others in your situation, we invite you to join. No one knows how you feel like another mother who has lost a child.”