A new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument now stands along the Norfolk waterfront, unveiled Sunday during a ceremony honoring families whose loved ones died in military service.
The monument was dedicated at Wisconsin Square, near The Lone Sailor statue, where community members, veterans and Gold Star families gathered to pay tribute. The memorial serves as a permanent reminder of the sacrifice made not only by fallen service members, but by the families who continue to carry their legacy.
Sunday’s dedication is part of a nationwide effort launched by Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams, who created the Gold Star Families Memorial program to ensure families of the fallen are never forgotten…