News & Events
An important part of our network is promoting awareness for other great organizations that support Gold Star Families. This page will include upcoming events and announcements surrounding GSSN and those groups.
2025 Family Gold Star Ruck March
Gold Star Families are invited to join the 2025 Family Gold Star Ruck March at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This 6-mile ruck is dedicated to honoring the legacy of our Fallen Service Members and showing support for the families who carry their memory.
First Annual Gold Star Family Luncheon at MISSION BBQ
Join MISSION BBQ on Sunday, September 28, 2025, for their first annual Gold Star Family Luncheon. This special gathering will honor the service and sacrifice of Gold Star Families and their heroes, offering a chance to share stories, connect, and see loved ones remembered on the Gold Star Wall.
50th Anniversary Vietnam Tribute Wall – September 16–20, 2025
Gold Star families and the community are invited to Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing, NJ, for a week of commemorative events marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, featuring the 82-foot Tribute Wall and Cost of Freedom panels. Join them Friday, September 19 at 12:00 PM for a special program led by Gold Star & Blue Star Mothers honoring POW/MIA service members.
Memorial Day in Ocean City: Gold Star Services Network Supports Gold Star Mothers
On Memorial Day 2025, Ocean City, New Jersey, held a poignant ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park to honor fallen military veterans and Gold Star Mothers. The event featured a tribute to Gold Star Mothers, the unveiling of a chair of honor recognizing their sacrifices, and a special acknowledgment of a 100-year-old World War II veteran residing in the town.
Gold Star Services Network at the Coca-Cola 600 : Honoring Heroes at 200 mph
This Memorial Day weekend, Gold Star Services Network had the distinct honor of being part of a powerful tribute at one of NASCAR’s most prestigious races — the Coca-Cola 600. The event, held at Charlotte Motor Speedway, served as more than just a race; it was a moment of remembrance, recognition, and heartfelt appreciation for the sacrifices of our nation’s fallen heroes.
Honoring Heroes at the Historic 66th Running of the Coca-Cola 600: A Memorial Day Tradition
Every Memorial Day weekend, NASCAR fans honor fallen heroes at the Coca-Cola 600 — a powerful blend of speed, patriotism, and remembrance that echoes through...
Honoring a Hero: Dedication of the Purple Heart to Marco Polo Smigliani
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the Egg Harbor Township community gathers to honor Marco Polo Smigliani’s legacy and sacrifice at Veterans Memorial Park on...
North Wildwood to Dedicate Gold Star Families Memorial Monument: A Tribute to the Families of the Fallen
On Saturday, May 3, 2025, North Wildwood and VFW Post 5941 host a Gold Star Families Memorial Ceremony to honor those who gave everything for...