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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The 108th Training Command (IET) Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) staff sponsored a special day for the Gold Star Mothers, Sept. 27. Representatives from the Veteran’s Center were present to discuss, address and assist with any needs or concerns in order to support the attendees.
The event was held at the Charlotte’s Veterans Park to honor Gold Star Mother’s Day which was enacted on June 23, 1936. The 74th United States Congress designated this day as a national commemoration for the American people to pause and honor the continued service of the Gold Star Mothers – women who have been forever changed through the ultimate sacrifice of their sons and daughters that sacrificed their lives in the service of the Nation.
In the opening ceremony, 108th Training Command Chaplain (Maj.) Ann Tang, gave the invocation to remember the loved ones that were lost.
Tang prayed, “Thank you for the past days and years that have sustained these mothers and family members who are gathered here, and those around the nation, as they walk through the turmoil of losing their sons, daughters, and family members under many circumstances while serving our Nation.”
“Bless our time together today and may they find peace and hope in your everlasting presence,” concluded Tang.
The (SOS) Support Coordinator, Shronda Eason and the Financial Counselor Claudie Johnson talked with the mothers and Family members present assuring their support in whatever they may need.
Eason said, “We are here to connect you to the resources you may need, even if it is just to talk to someone, I am always here for you.”
City Council member David L. Howard was the guest speaker. He has been involved in the Charlotte community leadership for more than 20 years.
“On behalf of the City of Charlotte, we want to thank the Families for their sacrifices,” said Howard. “By putting themselves in harm’s way, those serving in the military have made the ultimate sacrifice. This takes a special kind of person.”
Howard concluded by reading a letter honoring Gold Star Mothers signed by the Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III, U.S. Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, and Secretary of the Army John McHugh.
| Date Taken: | 09.27.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 09.29.2014 10:04 |
| Story ID: | 143564 |
| Location: | CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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