Gold Star Family Day is September 24th.
Saturday,  July 1, 2017

On Gold Star Family Day, we come together to honor those who have lost a loved one serving in the U.S. military by lighting a luminary on the last Sunday in September.

Throughout America's history, from the Revolutionary War to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, families have seen their loved ones heed the call of duty; and with that duty comes the ultimate burden that these families must bear. Lighting a luminary on Gold Star Family Day lets them know they don't stand alone. Mark your calendars for the next Gold Star Family Day, September 24th, 2017.

Thank you for your continued support of Gold Star families. 

God Bless and Semper Fi!

Sincerely,
Tracy Della Vecchia
Founder & Executive Director
MarineParents.com, Inc.
Mission & History

The mission of the Gold Star Luminary Initiative is to promote awareness of Gold Star Family Day and urge organizations and individuals in communities throughout the United States to light luminaries at dusk on the last Sunday of each September in honor of our fallen heroes.


Since 2007, the Luminary Initiative has taken hold with individuals, groups and organizations lighting luminaries to honor Gold Star Family members around the United States; whether a few luminaries on a front lawn or hundreds in a community event, the impact is the same: the country shares your loss on this day and we want to keep their memories alive.


Click here to learn more.

Take the Pledge

Show your support and take the pledge. Complete our online form TODAY, then mark your calendar for the last Sunday in September every year to light a luminary for Gold Star families, beginning on September 24, 2017.

Add an Event

There is power in numbers. Your attendance at a luminary lighting event shows Gold Star Family members that we acknowledge their overwhelming loss and tremendous sacrifice. You can add your Luminary Event to our website so that others can see events near them and join in honoring those that have given the ultimate sacrifice. 


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Join the Luminary Initiative Facebook Group

We are proud to announce that we have a  Gold Star Luminary Initiative Facebook group  for those of you who are planning your own Luminary Initiative event. This group will allow Luminary Initiative supporters across the country to connect and share with one another and discuss luminary event ideas.


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The Luminary Initiative is an outreach program of MarineParents.com, Inc.