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A Gold Star Memorial Is Finally In Connecticut

Apr 24 2022
Patch.com

A new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (GSFMM) honoring the families of servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military is now in Berlin Connecticut.

The Ceremomy was Saturday April 23rd:

Remarks were made by:

  • Robert & Helen Keiser-Pedersen, President of the CT Department of American Gold Star Mothers and Parents of Capt. Andrew Pedersen-Keel, US Army Special Forces, Afghanistan
  • Mark H. Kaczynski, Mayor of Berlin
  • CWO4 Hershel "Woody" Williams grandson, Chad Graham, CEO of the Woody Williams Foundation

MUSIC Was Provided By Tom Callinan, USMC Vietnam-Era Veteran, Gold Star Family & Performing Artist

Here is a link to videos of the celebration.