Hundreds gather to help dedicate Gold Star Family memorial
Staff photo by Mary Kemper
Retired Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams, sole surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, was the keynote speaker at the Sept. 25 dedication of the Treasure Coast Gold Star Mothers and Families Monument at Veterans Memorial Park, Port St. Lucie. Here, Williams helps unveil the monument.
Mary Kemper
Staff writer
mkemper@veteranvoiceweekly.com
A huge crowd gathered Sept. 25 at Veterans Memorial Park in Port St. Lucie to help dedicate the Treasure Coast Gold Star Mothers and Families Memorial Monument.
Hundreds of members of veterans’ organizations, dignitaries, families, friends and supporters gathered to honor families whose children paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
The keynote speaker and honored guest was Hershel “Woody” Williams, the sole surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.