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Updated November 20, 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.

Healing WoundsHonoring 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

Healing WoundsMillions 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

Healing WoundsBuilt 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.

Visitor Statistics 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 American Veterans Center 75th D-Day Congressional Reception USS Midway Museum 75th Pearl Harbor Wall of Honor 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!
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San Diego Coin & Bullion
Specialists in buying and selling rare coins, currency and precious metals. One of Southern California's most respected dealers. Here's a fun fact. In Renaissance times coin collecting was known as the Hobby of Kings.
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Our Supporters are Essential Team Members! - learn more
thank you
We appreciate the generous help + encouragement from our research teams, volunteers, and foundational supporters. Each of them are essential team members contributing to the archive building progress.
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Honor States and the National Unified Archive of American Gold Star Veterans has an established policy of developing "most complete" datasets. These are groups, campaigns and actions of special historical significance. Some notable examples include:
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It's required 8+ years, 1000s of skilled labor hours, scores of active contributors, and millions of visitors to realize the value in the National Unified Archive of American Gold Star Veterans. We have not satisfied everyone. That's impossible, considering the unique + personal needs of individuals. However, our annual positivity ratings exceed 95%. It's tough to get that many people to agree on anything. So, we do seem to be on the right track.
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None of us would be who we are, or have what we have, if not for the strengths and sacrifices of others. Most of us enjoy lives of relative freedom. Our freedom has come at enormous cost. The price paid by those who gave their all. In service to their country, states and communities. Each of them a beloved member of our global family.
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You meet a new friend. Common question. "Where are you from"? Alabama. Ohio. California. Grew up in the Bronx. Family lives in Pasadena. Went to school in Boston. Worked in Chicago. We have roots everywhere. These state and community identities are foundational in defining who Americans are at heart. It's the who and what we fight for when pressed.
Edward - As an amateur historian I'm amazed at the depth of research you've accomplished. Visiting your site is a pure pleasure.
Laura - I'm proud of their military service and the ultimate contribution for my freedom. It does help me get through tough times.
Suzanna - I commend you for creating this resource. And thanks to the volunteers for providing the extra support in crunch time:)
Wayne - I am so very proud of all our men and woman that have served and are serving. Our family owes a debt we can never pay in full.