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American Gold
Star Mothers
2128 Leroy Place, NW
Washington, DC 20008
voice 202-265-0991
fax 202-265-6963
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Welcome to American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.
We're an organization of mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of our
country.If you're a member of the public, we participate in many memorial events around
the country and you're welcome to join us.
If you've lost your child and would like the community of others in your situation, we
invite you to join
us. No one knows how you feel like another mother who has lost a
child.
If you're a member, keep up to date by checking the members section for the latest
news. There are also some interesting historical photos under Who We Are, Photos From the
Archives.
Do you want to
form a new Chapter?
Is there a
Gold Star Family license plate available in your state?
AGSM endorses the
Gold Star Mothers
Monument project. See
Gold Star Mothers
National Monument Blog for latest info.
Veterans may salute the flag.
Are you on the
AGSM mailing list?
"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who
points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could
have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the
arena; whose face is marred by the dust and sweat and blood; who strives
valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great
enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worthy course;
who at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and
who, at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly; so that
his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know
neither victory or defeat."
- Theodore Roosevelt
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Acceptance Speech, June 2008
I’m very proud and humbled to stand here as your new National
President. It is such a great honor to follow in the footsteps of
all the great ladies who have served before me over
the
last 80 years. I want to thank all of the Mothers who have given
advice.
Some of you will remember Katherine Mannion and Mary Teater; they
never missed a convention while the were with us. Katherine passed
away a few years ago and Mary is with us in body only. Her Daughter
tells me each day is new to her and that she is happy in her little
world. I treasure the time I had with these wonderful women.
I would not be who I am today if it were not for Barbara Calfee my
good and devoted friend. She has also been my mentor since we met in
Miami many years ago.
To my husband Frank I thank you, for he too has given of his time
and devotion to the Gold Star Mothers and he has helped me to
fulfill all of my dreams. He is doing quite well and he insists that
I continue to do what I think is best for the Gold Star Mothers.
I am looking forward to working with the new executive board. They
are young and have many new and refreshing ideas. It will be this
new generation who will bring new ideas to our beloved organization.
You have already seen some of the changes, for
instance the new newsletter that we have been sending for the past
few years. It was the brain child of the new members of the board
and I am grateful for their many good ideas. It will be so important
for each of us to work together, to be a T.E.A.M (together everyone
achieves more). We all have one common goal and that is to make our
beloved organization one of the best.
Our duty lies with those brave men and women who answered the
nation’s call. As Mothers we will work to help all the veterans’
families.
We are America’s Gold Star Mothers it is our job to hold a hand,
wipe a tear, listen to often repeated stories. It‘s our job to
remember our sons and daughters, to remember their patriotism and
sacrifice.
By giving our all, we too can go ABOVE AND BEYOND that will be my
battle cry for the coming year.
God Bless each and every one of you and may God keep our troops safe
and bring them home to their loving families.
Thank you,
Georgie Carter Krell
ABOVE AND BEYOND
Some biographical information about Georgie Carter Krell
On June 20, 2008 Georgianna
Carter Krell became the National President of the American Gold
Star Mothers, Inc. for the second time. She had previously
served as National President for the year 2001-2002. As such she
is dedicated to enhancing the organization’s commitment to
perpetuate the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for
their County and to aid men and women veterans wounded or
incapacitated from our nation’s wars.
Krell, better known as
Georgie, was born August 25, 1931 in Worcester, Massachusetts
and raised in Bennington, Vermont. She has lived in Miami,
Florida since 1963. Two of Georgie’s three children, Pamela
Carter and Cheryle Nevins, and granddaughter Jessica Nevins,
also reside in Florida. Georgie’s third child, Bruce Wayne
Carter, gave his life for his country in Vietnam in 1963. Vice
President Spiro Agnew posthumously awarded Bruce the
Congressional Medal of Honor in 1972.
Georgie has been a member of
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. since 1976. She has served in
each of the organization's required positions. Prior to taking
office as National President, she held the posts of National
Sergeant at Arms, National First and Second Vice president, and
VAVS representative. She also served as President of the Miami
Chapter No. One, and as President of the Department of
Florida-Puerto Rico.
Georgie currently volunteers
at the Miami Veterans Medical Center where she serves on
numerous committees and works in the Medical Center’s nursing
home. She launched the Silver Spoons feeding program at the
center, enabling patients to increase their nutritional level
and social interaction. The program has served as a model for
other veterans centers throughout the nation.
Georgie has logged more than
6,500 volunteer hours over the past year tending those she calls
the “almost forgotten.” In recognition of her service, the
Department of Veterans Affairs selected Georgie as one of 39
volunteers profiled in a book entitled “Faces of a Grateful
Nation, A Celebration of VA Volunteers.
Dynamic Cable named Georgie
Outstanding Citizen in 1993. The City of North Miami Beach gave
her a key to the city in 1995. The Miami Herald named her
volunteer of the year in 1997, and JC Penney nominated Georgie
for the Golden rule Award in 1996 and 1998.
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Some Highlights of Past Activities
Rolling Thunder Ride, Memorial Day 2008

Moms get ready to "mount up".
More...
Gold Star Mothers Memorial Dedication,
Kent, NY July 2, 2006
Peter Allegretta and the Putnam County Joint Veterans Council dedicate a
memorial
statue to all Gold Star Mothers.

Memorial Day activities & TAPS weekend seminar and grief camp
May 26 - 30 2006

Bikes line up before starting ride to Vietnam Memorial.
Remarks
delivered by Ben Stein in Arlington, Virginia, at the Tragedy Assistance Program for
Survivors (Taps).
A Time of Remembrance was May 21, 2006
To bring together families of Americas fallen in Iraq and
Afghanistan and honor the sacrifice they and their families have made. Washington Monument
Grounds, Washington, DC. More...

Veterans Day was Nov 11, 2005
Performances by the Marine Band and unveiling of stamps of Distinguished
Marines. More...

Gold Star Mothers Sunday was Sept 24 - 26, 2005
Ceremonies at the Vietnam Wall and the Tomb of the Unknowns. Visits with
members of Congress. More...

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