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Who we serve

Gold Star Family members and relatives are those who have sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom in the armed forces of the United States.

Upcoming events

AutoZone Liberty Bowl game

January 2, 2027 @ 12:00 am - 11:30 pm UTC+0

Celebrate the patriotic spirit of America at our tradition-rich bowl game featuring two of the top teams in college football!

Join the Woody Williams Foundation, Gold Star Families, and community members for the Gold Star Families March. This patriotic and unifying event honors the Loved Ones of Gold Star Families and concludes at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument outside Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Open to all attending the AutoZone Liberty Bowl game, the march serves as a powerful tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes and our courageous veterans who have served in our nation’s military.

SOS Survivor Day at the Races

November 1, 2026 @ 12:00 am - 11:30 pm UTC+0

Survivors Outreach Services Day at the Races is an annual event held to honor the lives of fallen service members.

911 Heroes Run

September 11, 2026 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm UTC+0

Each year, 9/11 Heroes Run events take place on or around September 11th, uniting 60,000 runners, walkers, ruckers, and volunteers in 100+ communities nationwide. Organized by local Spartan leaders, these events are nonpartisan, bringing together people of all backgrounds to honor the first responders who gave their lives on September 11th, 2001, and the service members who stepped up to serve in the wars that followed. Each event helps to ensure our nation fulfills the promise to never forget for generations to come.

Your dedication to bringing people together and creating such meaningful experiences does not go unnoticed, and I am deeply appreciative of all you do. I love being a part of this foundation and look forward to honoring our hero with you again.” – Gold Star Mother

Operation Caretaker

Operation Hrs

Gold Star Family Day

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