Honoring fallen heroes through American Gold Star Mothers
Feb. 27
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. dates back to 1928 and was founded for mothers and families who’ve lost sons and daughters during their service in the military.
The organization does volunteer work with Veterans’ hospitals and provides emotional support for each other.
Diane Brown is the Department Treasurer and Central Arizona Chapter President of the American Gold Star Mothers. Brown is also the mom of SSG Alexander W. Conrad. Conrad joined the Army in 2010, but died in Somalia as a result of enemy indirect fire on June 8, 2018, at the age of 26. Brown joined us to talked about her son, as well as the work of American Gold Star Mothers.
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