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Navy Gold Star Program Information & Resource Site

Navy Gold Star is the Navy’s official program for providing long-term support to surviving families of Sailors who pass while on Active Duty. If you are visiting this page because you are a surviving family member of a deceased service member, please accept our most heartfelt sympathy and gratitude for your loved one’s service and sacrifice in defending our nation . . .

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Navy Gold Star Tributes


U.S. Navy
CM1
Stephen M. Kuhry
24 Jun 2017

CM1 Stephen M Kuhry was born on 5/7/88 and was my oldest son.  He was very smart and never dull. He passed on 6/24/2017, three weeks before his youngest son was born. He was loved by many and made me a very proud momma and a proud grandma.  I will love him forever.

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U.S. Navy
PO3
Marques Nettles
02 Apr 2006
Marcques enjoyed his life like no other!!!His Wife, family & friends have him in their hearts forever. He enjoyed fine dining, golf, backgamon, fishing, shopping, Nike, Reptiles, Snowboarding, Racquetball, darts, football, basketball & more. We still miss & love Him soooo much. He is a born again Christian so is with Jesus now. 
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U.S. Navy
ET1
Nathaniel J. Williams
13 Feb 2014

Nathaniel, loss of a son, brother, and friend that God must have needed more.  He was a terrific friend, husband, sailor, uncle, brother and son.  Nathaniel was a giver by nature and loved helping others. He loved his family, cherished his friends and was an extremely talented artist with various mediums, paper, pencil, wood, etc…  Those who knew him, knew how much he wanted to be a father, and even though he never got to be one, I’m sure he is playing guardian angel to the children that were in his life.  Of course, smiling, he was always smiling even on his bad days, he smiled.  Thou his body is gone, I have no doubts he is happy and working hard to help others, all while smiling next to our Father’s side in heaven. Nathaniel was always a hard worker, proud of the Navy, through and through. Though White House Communication Agency is normally a peak in any airman, soldier, sailor or coast-guard’s career, he wanted to go to JCU, Joint Communications Unit. So, he worked hard to get accepted into JCU. He endured surgery to go to jump school and was so thrilled when he was accepted.  He survived Afghanistan and thou tragic, he died doing what he does best…helping another in need. Rest in peace dear son, rest in peace until we meet again. Love, Dad and Mom.

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U.S. Navy
LTJG
Asante K. McCalla
19 Aug 2018

Lt.J.G. Asante McCalla was a proud Morehouse College graduate, Naval officer, and devoted son. A brilliant young leader with a quiet strength and a heart for justice, he worked to elevate the NROTC program at Morehouse College and inspired his peers with unwavering determination and kindness. Asante served with distinction aboard the USS Lake Erie. Though we still await answers about his mysterious disappearance at sea, we hold fast to the legacy of the young man who loved deeply, led with integrity, and lived to uplift others. His impact continues through the stories we tell, the lives he touched, and the honor he brought to our family and community. We are forever proud of our son—our hero.

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U.S. Navy
CTT2
Jamaica George
07 Feb 2018
My son Jamaica George was April 8th 1996 in Clarksville TN. He went to Kenwood elementary, middle and high school where he graduated in 2014. He was a quiet person but very caring and also funny. He was so helpful and kind. Always wanted to see others happy. He loves reggae music in which  Bob Marley is one his favorite artist.  Jamaica is the youngest of 3 boys. RIP my son love and miss you.
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U.S. Navy
MDSN 1ST CLASS
Austin Zalik
03 Aug 2012

MDSN 1st class 2013 USNA Remembering and honoring my son whose light inspired everyone he came to know. Always and forever loved.

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