Gold Star Families Memorial Monument-Port St. Lucie

07/01/2022

Thank you to everyone who has reached out offering so much love and support. Please see the links below for a livestream link as well as information about this weekend's events.

Livestream link: https://youtu.be/yLVvbDA9VJM

WV Media advisory and schedule: https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2022/Pages/WEST-VIRGINIA-MEMORIAL-ARRANGEMENTS-FOR-HERSHEL-WOODY-WILLIAMS.aspx

06/30/2022

Mission: Honoring Woody across the USA-
In honor and remembrance of Medal Honor Recipient Hershel Woody Williams and his tireless dedication to recognizing the sacrifice of Gold Star and Military Surviving Families, we ask you to join us in a nationwide moment of remembrance and reflection on July 1st at 3pm at your nearest Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. There are over 100 monuments across this country. Click on the link below to find the memorial closest to you.
https://woodywilliams.org/monument-projects.html
If you can’t join us at a memorial monument, please take a few moments to join us in gratitude at 3pm wherever you are.
We ask that you share your time at the memorial on social media and tag Woody and the foundation so that his loved ones can see all the support they are receiving from across the country.
For more information on Woody and the foundation please check out their website: https://woodywilliams.org/

The Woody Williams Foundation, responsible for establishing Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments across the United States.

06/30/2022

Rest in Peace Woody, Your mission here is complete. Thank you for your Service.
From the Woody Williams Foundation:
June 29, 2022
Huntington, West Virginia
Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center
Today at 3:15am, Hershel Woodrow Williams, affectionately known by many as Woody went home to be with the Lord. Woody peacefully joined his beloved wife Ruby while surrounded by his family at the VA Medical Center which bears his name.
Details about the funeral and memorial services will be shared as that information becomes available.
Woody’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude for all of the love and support. They would also like to share that
Woody’s wish is that people continue to carry on his mission.
All correspondence and condolences may be sent to the Woody Williams Foundation via email at [email protected] or via mail at:
Woody Williams Foundation 12123 Shelbyville Rd.
Suite 100
Louisville, KY 40243
Honor-Recognize-Serve,
-The Woody Williams Family and Foundation

09/28/2020

We went to a Gold Star Mother Star Mother's and Family's Day ceremony hosted by the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc, Treasure Coast Blue Star Mothers, FL-11, today held at Veterans Memorial Park in Port St. Lucie. This was in honor of the community's Gold Star Mothers and Families who have lost a loved one in during his or her time in the service. And the Blue Star Mothers who have family members serving at the present time.

09/26/2019

Remember.

Remembering the Gold Star Families.

09/30/2018

Gone from your sight, but never your heart. Bless our Gold Star Mothers and Families.

"America's Gold Star Mothers,
Are the reason this nation thrives,
These who have given their sons and daughters,
Their brave heroes who have given their lives."

Gold Star Mother’s Day is observed in the United States on the last Sunday of September each year. It is a day for people to recognize and honor those who have lost a son or daughter while serving the United States Armed Forces.

03/01/2017

Just learned of this program sponsored by MarineParents.com: http://angeldaytribute.com/. A daily tribute to fallen Marines.

Angel Day Tribute Intiative from MarineParents.com

02/02/2017

On Wednesday February 1st, at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, in Veterans Memorial Park, Port St. Lucie, Navy Corpsman Matthew Conte was be honored. It was ten years ago that Matthew laid down his life in Iraq. Matthew's mother, Lureen, received her long-awaited "Honor and Remember" flag at that time. Thank you Reverence Motorcycle Association and Vietnam Veterans of America, Michael F Bradley Chapter 566 for attending and supporting this presentation to the Conte family.

02/02/2017

On Wednesday February 1st, at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, in Veterans Memorial Park, Port St. Lucie, Navy Corpsman Matthew Conte was be honored. It was ten years ago that Matthew laid down his life in Iraq. Matthew's mother, Lureen, received her long-awaited "Honor and Remember" flag at that time. Thank you Reverence Motorcyle Association for posting this photo and more importantly, attending this event.