Gold Star Families Memorial Monument-Port St. Lucie

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

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/

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

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

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.

Gold Star Families Memorial Monument-Port St. Lucie updated their website address.

Remember.

Remembering the Gold Star Families.

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.

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 Angel Day Tribute Intiative from MarineParents.com

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.

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.

Photos from our final committee meeting. Thank you Mary Kemper for taking these and sharing.

Thank you City of Port Saint Lucie for this video:
https://youtu.be/7kNEG6w1hRk

Gold Star Families Monument Ribbon Cutting Ceremony SD - 9/25/16

Hometown News coverage of the Dedication Ceremony.

Yet another posting. HOG Ride for Gold Star. Palm Beach Chapter of the Harley Owners Group, rode up to PSL to join in the Flag Line. Thank you. https://youtu.be/T9zWex-sjmE

HOG ride for Gold Star Northbound on the turnpike heading to the Gold Star Memorial event.

Thank you MaryAnn and Luminaries.

Photos posted by Ed Forte.

Sunday, Sept. 25th is Gold Star Mothers and Families Day, and what better day to dedicated tihe Gold Star Families Memorial Monument.

http://www.wflx.com/story/33185159/memorial-to-honor-gold-star-families

Memorial to honor Gold Star families A third night of protests over a fatal police shooting in Charlotte gave way to quiet streets early Friday after the city's mayor enacted a curfew and rifle-toting members of the National Guard arrived to guard...

http://www.wptv.com/news/region-st-lucie-county/port-st-lucie/memorial-dedication-in-port-st-lucie-to-honor-gold-star-families

Memorial dedication in Port St. Lucie to honor Gold Star families

Photo Gallery from TCPalm: http://www.tcpalm.com/picture-gallery/news/local/st-lucie-county/2016/09/25/gold-star-families-memorial-monument-dedication-in-port-st-lucie/91096004/
Thank you for making these photos available to our Gold Star Families.

Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication in Port St. Lucie "The monument has been a long work in progress. We've been working on it for a year and half. It took my breath away when I first saw it," said Karen Zook (center), who stands with her husband, Mark, at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication ceremony Sunday at Veterans Memorial Park in…

Thank you TCPalm for your photo in yesterday's paper.

The last photos until the day of Dedication. Hoping you will join us.

Today they placed the large granite pieces on the base. Not going to show you the front of the pieces. You'll have to come to the dedication to see the completed project, or wait for pictures posted after. Please... if you are coming, remember to bring a chair, seating will be limited.

I was able to go over the the park today to get the photos of the finished base after they got it all cleaned up. We are so close to the Dedication Day!

Today Real Stone & Granite Corporation started setting the granite for the Memorial. First to come is the Base, in 4 sections.

For our Gold Star Families, as seen on 60 Minutes. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/60-minutes-parents-of-fallen-heroes-unite-scott-pelley-2/

Parents of fallen heroes unite to cope with loss They're called "Gold Star Parents" and, once a year, they come together to remember the military heroes who are their children and to share an intimate truth: life is lost, but love does not end

They did the final pouring today. We now have the full platform to place the Gold Star Family Memorial Monument on. Jose' is doing the etching now on the granite, then comes the placement of each piece, the benches and plantings around the base. Dedication still set for Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3pm. Hope you'll be joining us.

Sharing the Grove City Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Dedication which took place on Jun 5, 2016.
https://youtu.be/lP0DQ25yRiE

Grove City Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Dedication Grove City Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Dedication

Another committee member went to the park today. Looks better after the workmen cleaned everything up.

Another day at Veterans Memorial Park. Today they poured the sidewalk and the platforms that will support the benches. We're getting there. The sky was so blue, that the flags were blowing in the wind, had to take a photo. Then there's 2 of our committee members that just "Had" to clown around. No, they didn't do it, but I'm thinking that just maybe they wanted to.

Three more photos. Taken by Wally Walentiny. He also found a little yellow bird doing the supervising.

Our Day 3 of construction of the base for the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. Next step is bringing in a machine to shovel in the dirt around the base, and remove any extra. Then they'll be back to pour the sidewalk and the 22' walkway around the monument.

Today was Day 2 for photos. Today they poured the base layer of concrete. Next week there will be another layer poured, and then a final layer that will include the basic platform that we will be walking on. Thank you guys. As far as I can tell, you did a great job.

More photos from yesterday, Roy Brewer and Bob Dadiomoff stopped by the Park also.

Construction has begun!!! So exciting to see the beginning of our Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. They actually started 2 days ago, hoping to star the pouring of the concrete tomorrow.