Gold Star families

New services for Gold Star Families

After making the ultimate sacrifice, the Gold Star Program is now looking to provide support for the families who made the ultimate sacrifice as well, after losing a loved one while on active duty. Here to tell us more is…

Bringing awareness to Gold Star Families

May looks to be a huge month for members of the Gold Star community here on the Coast. The Navy Gold Star Program dedicates the month of May as ‘Gold Star Awareness Month.’ In an effort to help raise public…

Gold Star Memorial Monument Dedication

It was an emotional, but happy day on Saturday when Biloxi unveiled their Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. They gave everything for our country and the freedoms we enjoy today. There are more than 50 monuments across the United States,…

Gold Star Families Memorial set to open Saturday

A new way to honor those Gold Star families who lost loved ones while they were serving our country will be unveiled this Saturday. The Gulf Coast Gold Star Families Memorial broke ground back in July at Guice Park located…

Groundbreaking for Gold Star Family Monument

Gone, but not forgotten, and soon to be forever remembered through a monumental project in the City of Biloxi. The City of Biloxi has been working with Keesler Federal Credit Union, Gulf Coast Gold Star families, and the Woody Williams…

Drive to redefine Gold Star status in Mississippi

Imagine losing a loved one who is serving her country and being denied the designation of a Gold Star family member just because you are a male. Hard to believe, but that’s the current state for this designation due to…