Gold Star Families Memorial
Fall River, MA. - The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument is located at Bicentennial Park on Davol Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. The Gold Star Memorial, which consists of 4 upright stone panels, pays tribute to families in Massachusetts who have lost loved ones in service to the United States. The Memorial was dedicated on September 25, 2016. One inscription on the monument reads: “The Monument is in tribute to and honors the families who lost one or more loved ones in the armed forces of the United States.” Another inscription reads: “To recognize the sacrifice made by families who gave their sons or daughters for the freedom of America.” Each stone panel depicts a different aspect of a Gold Star family: Homeland, Family, Patriot, and Sacrifice. The first depiction, which is “Homeland,” shows the United States of America. The second image of the memorial is “Family” – which shows the families of military members who have died in service to the country.