Gold Star Family's Ceremony

While we were there we ran into a friend, who was there for the "Gold Star" Families' Ceremony, who had lost his brother in Viet Nam.... We decided to stay for the ceremony and were so glad we did... It was a very moving...... A very emotional time to remember our lost loved ones and to just be there to show our support to the "Gold Star" families and our friend.....

This was a list of names of all the young soldiers from our county who had lost their lives in Viet Nam....

During the ceremony, the name of each fallen soldier (from our county) was mentioned, the attending family members would rise and come forth.... They were given a rose to carry over to the wall and place at the foot of the wall where their loved one's name is written..... It wasn't rushed, and each family member was given their moment of silence as they approached the wall and returned before the next name was called out.....

This is our friend and his sister placing their rose by the wall.... Remembering the brother they lost.....

At the end of the ceremony, they placed a special "Gold Star" wreath over by the wall.... To honor our fallen heros and loved ones.....

We do not forget.... We will never forget...... Those who sacrificed their lives so that we may live the wonderful lives we are so blessed with today.... FREEDOM IS NOT FREE.... IT COMES WITH A PRICE!!!