What is Gold Star?
A family member who has lost a service member killed in action or during military service.
Definition
A Gold Star family member is someone who has lost an immediate family member who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces during a period of conflict or military action. The term comes from the Gold Star service flag, a tradition dating to World War I where families displayed blue stars for each family member in service — replaced with gold if that service member died. Gold Star families carry a sacrifice that transcends any other military designation.
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