From the first time a veteran’s wreath was placed at Arlington National Cemetery by the founding family in 1992, the power of a personal connection with the past initiated an opportunity to teach, and to learn.

 

In 2021, our longstanding desire to develop a more robust teach program took a giant step forward when Past President of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., and retired teacher Cindy Tatum stepped forward to help us achieve this dream.

 

Armed with her personal experiences and understanding of the mission, Cindy has worked with other like-minded organizations to share proven teaching tools as well as develop a series of character-building exercises targeting a range of age groups. Using the stories of the men and women who served in the United States Military, and the examples of their character we hope to influence the lives of our children.

 

We owe it to our veterans and to our children to share their stories. In their example, the question, is America worth fighting for, is answered.

 

Sincerely,

Karen Worcester

 

Executive Director