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Updated November 21, 2024 - Profile updates are typically performed each day. All public submissions are first researched and optimized before they are published online. Thanks to our accredited supporting organizations and Guardians of Honor for making possible the ongoing research that dignifies our American Gold Star service members.
Honoring our fallen is a crucial duty we all have in common. United we stand. Divided we fall. Together, as a people, we are a dependable force for good in the world. This is our shared history.
Let's face facts. Our country is divided by unique yet relatable needs and desires. This is nothing new. It's part of our charm. Our strength. Honoring those who gave their all for all of us is a shared duty. It's what brings us together in common cause. Our nation's pledge and proof. We've helped those in need. In times of injustice. - Learn More
Millions struggle each day. We heal together when we work together in common cause. We are human. We deserve compassion and mutual respect. This is a fundamental right that can't be denied.
When we work together to honor our fallen, we heal together.
Loneliness, depression, anxiety, addiction, poverty, discrimination, grief of loss, trauma, anger, PTSD. Millions of us struggle each day. When we take even small actions for the benefit of others, it can be therapeutic in easing physical and psychological pain. - Learn More
Built by hand by a devoted team of citizen historians. Our "Guardians of Honor". Supported by industry and organizations you know and trust. Pledge and proof from people acting as forces for good in the world.
This is a grassroots initiative focused on American Gold Star Veterans. This term of honor is bestowed upon US armed forces service members who gave their lives in the line of duty to their country. In service of helping those in need. No matter how far away. No matter how foreign. Our unique archive is a respected resource, considered among the most comprehensive + user-friendly programs of it's kind.
An Unrelenting Work in Progress. Dedicated to our Great Generations. Past, Present and Future. United we stand. Divided we fall. This our history. This is who we are as a country.
Our public access archive now sustains 595,000+ tributes to American Gold Star Veterans. Those who gave their all for their country. Featuring 116,000+ vivid images and 23,000+ USA locations. Our National Unified Archive of American Gold Star Veterans is an unrelenting work in progress. Dedicated to honoring and inspiring America's great generations. Those of our past, present and future. - Learn More
Guardians of Honor Credits
▼ Organizational Supporters - HonorStates.org and the National Unified Archive of American Gold Star Veterans is stringently curated. This attention to quality extends to our supporters program. We carefully research and screen prospective organizations we perceive as being suitably aligned with our mission
▼ U-Haul Supported National Memorial Day Parade
▼ Balboa Park Veterans Museum
▼ San Diego Coin & Bullion
▼ National D-Day Memorial
▼ Research Contributors - Groups and individuals who have been directly responsible for curating content. Some are experienced historians and archivists, others are enthusiastic members of the public who have suggested content additions or corrections.
Honor States Admin
▼ Primary Sources - These are repositories for artifacts, documents, diaries, manuscripts, and other information that serve as original and authoritative sources of information.
National Archives (NARA)
Library of Congress (LOC)
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)
Findagrave.com
Ancestry.com
Here is Some Important Information!
USS Midway Museum 75th Pearl Harbor Wall of Honor
Located at the harbor in downtown San Diego, California at Navy Pier. The USS Midway is a living, floating museum, housing an extensive collection of aircraft, many of which were built in Southern California. USS Midway saw active duty from 1945 to 1992. Approximately 200,000 sailors proudly served onboard. In 2016 the USS Midway hosted one of the premier events honoring the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Among the featured memorials was a Wall of Honor with over 1000 images of the fallen. Researched by the Honor States Group.
★ Featured National Supporter
Our Supporters are Essential Team Members! - learn more
Rick - Rest in Peace Soldier. Thank you for your loyalty and your sacrifice. You answered the call and laid down your life for others.
Taylor - It is unbelievable what these young Americans sacrifice to preserve our freedom. I'm inspired and humbled by them all.
Barb - Just the other day I was telling some friends about Honor States. It's a site I visit often. Such a wonderful project!
Mary - Thank you for remembering these men. I am certainly proud to share this with my family. We have many ancestors who served.
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