Showing respect to the sacrifice that spouses and families of
fallen service members the U.S. armed forces have done, the Senate has passed a
resolution to commemorate Gold Star Wives Day on April 5.
The Senate has taken this decision being well aware of the fact
that military service
members take the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United
States on their shoulders and sacrifice the happiness of their life without
making any complain. Besides, Senate recognizes the sacrifices made by their
spouses and family members.
Gold Star Wives Day was first time celebrated on Dec. 18, 2010
with the support of the Gold Star Wives of America Inc. This is a non profit
organization that has about to 10,000 members and that support to the spouses
of fallen service members.
Many people associated with the organization of the event says that
American men while leave their spouses to protect the interests of the country
as well as protect human rights in various parts of the world, their wives
sacrifice their love and remain alone in their houses waiting for their
husbands and many of them don’t get their husbands but the news of their death.
So, sacrifices being done by the wives of army men can not be overlooked at all
and this day will not only remember the sacrifices of the fallen army men but
their wives and other family members.
On the celebration day, war survivors will be given military lapel pins.
Not only this, the women who have lost their husbands will also be provided
keepsakes to keep their memories alive in their hearts and to make them realize
that our whole country men respect the selfless services of their husbands.
The Department of Defense
presents one of two lapel pins to Gold Star family members. The pins are worn
by the survivors to recognize their sacrifices and as a way for others to pay
tribute to them.
Finally, we will say should hope
for a grand celebration of Gold Star Wives Day.
