The Huntington Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was dedicated on October 2 2023. The project committee was led by Chairpersons Dan Ferguson and Dan Gooding and included Liza Caldwell and Parker Ward. This group of individuals came together with a common goal to make sure that we never forget.
Huntington WV Gold Star Families Memorial Monument and Resources
About the Monument
Memorial Park, Memorial Blvd. at 11th Avenue, Huntington WV 25701
Gold Star Family members and relatives are those who have sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom.
The Gold Star Family Memorial was created by Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams to remember those families who have made the ultimate sacrifice. To learn more about the memorial, please visit our Gold Star Families Memorial Monument web page.
Gold Star Families Resources
Military and Veteran Resources
Educational Resources
We are thankful to have support from hundreds of community partners. For specific resource requests, please email outreach@woodywilliams.org.
Funds raised will be used to further the mission to honor and serve Gold Star Families across the nation and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Foundation Resources:
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Media Coverage
New benches dedicated at Gold Star Families monument on Woody Williams’ birthday
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Read MoreLast Surviving Medal of Honor Recipient of WWII, Woody Williams' last dying wish to honor Gold Star Families, continues as military flagpoles and benches dedicated
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Read MoreHuntington Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedicated on Woody Williams’ 100th birthday
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Read MoreGold Star Families Monument dedicated on what would have been Woody Williams’ 100th birthday
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Read MoreHershel ‘Woody’ Williams Memorial Ride raises money for memorial honoring gold star families
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Read MoreLee Greenwood expected to perform at unveiling of Huntington's Gold Star monument
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Read MoreSpaghetti dinner fundraiser proceeds to go to Woody Williams’ Gold Star Family monument
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