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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
PO3
Brandon Tacey
24 Nov 2019

Brandon served faithfully, he was a beloved sailor by many. He is always and forever in our hearts.

Love, Mom and Dad

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U.S. Navy
PO2
Kyle Siegfried
07 Oct 2025

Kyle is the beloved son of Jim and Tisha Steele. From a young age, Kyle radiated warmth and compassion. He never met a stranger and had a gift for making everyone feel seen and valued. His hugs were legendary and his love for his family was the heartbeat of his family. At 17½, Kyle enlisted in the United States Navy, stepping into service immediately after graduating high school. He became a highly accomplished Cyber Warfare Technician, earning respect and admiration for his skill, discipline, and unwavering commitment. Kyle’s impact was profound and far-reaching. He was an extraordinary example of what it means to be a devoted family member, a loyal friend, and a selfless servant to his country. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him.

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U.S. Army
Captain
Michael W. Newton
11 Jun 2011
Captain Michael W. Newton was a native of Newport News, Virginia and after graduating from Denbigh High School in 1999, he attended Virginia Military Institute (VMI).
In 2003, Michael graduated from VMI with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.  On August 1, 2003, Michael was commissioned as a Field Artillery, Second Lieutenant branching Field Artillery (FA).
Upon graduating from the FA Branch Course at Fort Riley, Kansas (2003), 2LT Newton successfully completed assignments at Camp Casey, Korea (1-15th FA Battalion, and 101 Airborne Division), Fort Campbell, KY (3rd Battalion, 187 Infantry).
LT Newton immediately deployed with the 101st in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, December 2005.  Redeploying, he served as the 320th Field Artillery Assistant S3 through August 2007.
In February 2008, Captain Newton graduated from the FA Captain’s Career Course at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and then deployed to Mosul, Iraq from October 2008 – October 2009.
In June 2010, Captain Newton assumed Command of Service Battery, 1st Battalion, 84th FA Regiment, 170th Infantry, Baumholder, Germany before he deployed again to Camp Griffin, Faryab, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (February 2011).
Captain Michael W. Newton died June 11, 2011 in a non-combat related incident while on duty in Afghanistan’s Faryab province.
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U.S. Navy
HT1
Karl Allan Proctor
27 Mar 2021

Karl was raised in the Denver Colorado area, as the fourth in a family of twelve children. Karl was always the “fun kid” that everyone could depend on to keep things in perspective. Not being very tall, Karl walked on his toes from babyhood through his entire life. Always wanting to be “bigger”, he didn’t realize that the size of his heart was what really mattered. Karl loved to help people, even to the very end, as an organ donor that saved four lives with his priceless gifts.

From a young age, Karl dreamed of following in the footsteps of his Grandfather and namesake; and in October 2006 he realized that dream when he entered the United States Navy. Karl became a Hull Technician serving in Norfolk, VA, Guam (twice), Hawaii, upstate New York and a deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He was an exemplary sailor with many achievements.

Karl was a lover of life and adventure, often referring to himself as “Krazy Karl”, his passions included spending time with his family, scuba diving, wood working, welding, photography, anything mechanical, home improvements and his beloved Denver Broncos. Nothing was more important to Karl than his big family and his Navy service, until he married his wife, Riza, in December 2014 and the following year, they welcomed their daughter, Izabella. Being a husband and daddy were two of the most important things in Karl’s life. His “girls” meant everything to him, and he loved them with all his heart. 

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U.S. Navy
LS2
DeRon S.Ross
27 Feb 2014

DeRon grew up in New York and where he made the decision to join the United States Navy. During his time in the Navy, he began his career as a MM on the U.S.S. Memphis, the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk, which he helped decommission, and stationed at the USMC Iwakuni. Later he would change specialty and become a LS at NASJRB New Orleans, which would be his last duty station.

DeRon was seen as a mentor and leader during his time with in the Navy. He would instantly be the first person to greet any new sailor and their family by offering to show them around town or having the family over for dinner. He was also ready at any moment’s notice to help those in need. DeRon became a member of Ephesus Seven Day Adventist Church in New Orleans, LA, where he also became co-advisor for the youth program. DeRon wanted to ensure the children had an outlet and had male figures present in their lives. LS2 DeRon Ross is greatly missed but continues to live on through his children.

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U.S. Navy
SK2
Edward Saunders
22 Jan 2007
Saunders was born in Hampton, Virginia, to Nelson and Linda Saunders Charity. He received his education at Wythe Elementary, Lindsay Middle School, Bethel High Schooland Hampton High School, where he was a member of JROTC. He joined the U.S. Navy in January 1998 and was a Plank Owner aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). He then was stationed aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) which, during his tour, conducted extensive operations in the Persian Gulf. He re-enlisted and was assigned to the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department at Norfolk, Virginia, for shore duty. Saunders leaves behind his wife Stephanie and daughters Sierra and Savannah.
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