ALBANY – The State Department of Motor Vehicles Friday unveiled its new Gold Star Family license plate that enables parents, siblings and other relatives to honor their late relatives’ service and sacrifice. This plate complements the Gold Star Mothers plate that the state also offers. Qualifying family members can order the new Gold Star Family plate on the DMV website.
“We are deeply proud to be able to offer this plate, and we are grateful to all the family members and elected officials who worked to make this day happen,” said DMV Commissioner Mark Schroeder. “We offer many plates that honor veterans and their service, but this is a long overdue addition that we are glad is now finally here.”
Among those who worked hardest to see the plate come to fruition is Adam DeMarsico, who sought to honor his brother. Army Specialist Michael DeMarsico was killed in Afghanistan in 2012 by an improvised explosive device. Adam previously lived in Massachusetts and had a Gold Star Family plate there. When he came to New York, he wanted to get one here, but it was not yet available. DeMarsico worked hard to change that and today, was presented the first Gold Star Family plate in recognition of his efforts…