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To: tophat9000

First time I hear the term “Gold Star Family”.
What is that? TIA


7 posted on 08/01/2016 4:02:18 PM PDT by 1_Rain_Drop
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To: 1_Rain_Drop

Back in World War II when you had family in the military you posted a blue star in the window for ever family member serving

When you lost someone in service that blue star became a gold star

A family that lost a loved one military service is referred to as a gold star family


11 posted on 08/01/2016 4:06:40 PM PDT by tophat9000 (King G(OP)eorge III has no idea why the Americans are in rebellion... teach him why)
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