KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — East Tennessee came together to honor the families of service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
National Gold Star Mother and Family Day was recognized at the Historic Ramsey House, where Gold Star families, veterans, community members, and local organizations gathered to remember those who lost their life while serving.
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President of the Veterans Heritage Site Foundation Marylin Childress stated, “We need to always remember not just those that sacrificed their life, but the families have been sacrificing from the day they were notified that they’d lost a loved one.”
Gold Star families are families who have lost a loved one who served. The event was hosted by the Veterans Heritage Site Foundation and Historic Ramsey House…