Finding Strength Through Tragedy
AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast
Finding Strength Through Tragedy: The Gold Star Mothers’ Story
- Published
- September 25, 2024
- Duration
- 47:31
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Jun 7, 2026
Discusses Almost 100 years ago, a mother grieving the loss of her son in battle brought together other mothers…
Summary
Almost 100 years ago, a mother grieving the loss of her son in battle brought together other mothers who were coping with similar losses; in the process, she started American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Over the past century, the organization has grown and continues to aid mothers—and families—through the grieving process, inspiring its members to continue a …
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Almost 100 years ago, a mother grieving the loss of her son in battle brought together other mothers who were coping with similar losses; in the process, she started American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Over the past century, the organization has grown and continues to aid mothers—and families—through the grieving process, inspiring its members to continue a life of service. Hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith and SMA (Ret.) Dan Dailey sit down with Gold Star Mothers President Patti Elliott and new mem