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

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Delmer Wallen

15 Aug 2011

My late husband Delmer Wallen (an E-7) proudly served God and country in the US Navy. When he first joined, he was mostly stationed over in Japan. This was from 1982-1986. Neither of us knew each other then. After we started dating, he was serving in the Navy Reserves. In 2000 Delmer got called back to active duty. he worked at the Washington Navy Yard and Great Lakes near Chicago. In 2004 he was over in Djibouti, Africa. After we married in 2005, he was stationed in Norfolk. In 2008 he was over in Kuwait. Some of my favorite memories with him were the Military Appreciation Days at Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion, the Norfolk Zoo, and Williamsburg. Baseball game, ice hockey game, and spending day at waterpark were also fun. These were also Military Appreciation Day events. I also enjoyed the Friends and Family Day cruise and the other times that I was on the ships. After living in Norfolk, we moved to West Virginia in 2010. We attended a few dining out events there and also in Norfolk. While there Delmer served as a Navy recruiter until God called him home. I was very blessed to be married to him.

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Richard Thomas Allen

09 Aug 2010

Rich wanted to join the Navy from the time he was a little boy according to his parents, Jesse & Sue Allen. Rich was the only child to Jesse and Sue Allen, and he loved them more than life itself.

He joined the Sea Cadets www.seacadets.org when he was 11 years old until he was 18 years old and then enlisted in the Navy immediately after Highschool, and went into the LDO program 10 years later. He was on Submarines for most of his career. He was the epitome of and outstanding enlisted Sailor 10 years as well as Officer for 11 years when he unexpectedly passed away on 08/09/10.

There is so much I can tell you about him, He was a Godly man and he loved his family with all his heart and soul, but when it came to the Navy, there was a gleem in his eye that no one could take away. I have never seen anyone love their career as much as he did his, and I have grown up my whole life connected to the military, as my father was in the Navy for 33 years. To this day, no one can compare.

Rich and I have 4 children together. Our daughter Emily, is married to Captain John Henderson. Our oldest son STS2 Dean Allen, he is married to Carrie and they have our 1st Granddaughter Zoey, Our middle son Garrett, he is married to Ana, and they have our 2nd Granddaughter Eliana , and our youngest son AC3 Dayton Allen followed his father's footsteps and joined the Navy as well.

Rich was able to swear our 2 oldest son’s into the Military, but passed away before he could our youngest, so our son in law swore Dayton into the Navy.

Forever in our Hearts <3

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Jacob Alan Greer

31 Jul 2021

Jacob was born in Jackson, Mississippi and grew up in Highland Heights, KY where he graduated high school in 2017. He was very proud to join the Navy in February of 2019 and was stationed on the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN75) in Norfolk, VA after graduating from A school in Pensacola, FL as an Air Traffic Controller (AC). With the Truman, he completed one deployment to the Mediterranean and Arabian Seas. He was a kind and generous person who saw himself as the protector of those around him and was the first one to step up if someone needed help. He is terribly missed by family and friends every day.

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Colby Doran

08 Oct 2020

Colby was a dedicated Soldier, a loving son, and brother. He will forever be remembered as 22. Taken from us too soon. We must fight like Colby. Cancer Sucks!!

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David M. Kelley

19 Apr 2001

David enlisted in November of 1970 at the age of 18 years old during the Vietnam war. He served 30 years in the U.S. Navy, some of his proudest accomplishments during his career were serving as Command Master Chief, being named NROTC Recruiter of the Year along with serving aboard various Navy vessels. He died April 19, 2001 while assigned to shore duty, NRD Kansas City. He was proud to serve his country and was honored at the opportunity to protect it.

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Robert Miner

03 Jan 2013

Robert "Robby" Miner III was born in New Hyde Park, NY in 1987 where graduated from New Hyde Park Memorial High School and was a volunteer fire fighter. He joined the Navy in 2006, where he proudly served as a Master-at-Arms. Robby always wanted to be a police officer and held various positions that allowed him to excel within his job. Robby grew up with his dog, Biddy, along with his parents and brother. According to his father, Robby loved to figure out how things worked and make repairs as needed. Robby had planned to become a Mustang (Enlisted to Officer rank), as he was very patriotic and a natural leader. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, and geocaching with his wife and two sons. He is remembered by his wife Deanna, their sons, Triston and Gavin, his parents, Rob and Laurie, and his brother, Max.

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Navy Gold Star Testimonials

KRIS ROMEO BISHUNDAT'S FAMILY

Patricia you are perfect for the job you do with the Gold Star Families. Talking to you over the phone felt like I have known you before and meeting you in person validate my feelings. After almost 14 years it means something special to meet other parents and families who have walked our path and the others who are now on that long painful journey our prayers are with all to find comfort.Gold Star Mom and Dad, Maryland

Gold Star Family

'This was a great experience for me. I am so glad I did it. I appreciate all of the work and coordination from everyone involved. Thanks for your program. It meant a lot to me and my husband. We were taken on a tour of the hanger, meet some of the men now in the squadron, and had a very nice time. Thank you very much Sandra.'

Gold Star Family

Susanna, thanks for all you do for the Gold Star Families. . .encouraging Dolores to submit a tribute for our son Rene was just another example of how you are always reaching out to care for and encourage family members to remember and celebrate the lives of their loved ones.Thank you! Bill & Dolores

Gold Star Spouse, California

As a survivor of a military serviceman, I'm so pleased for all of you in supporting and caring for those who have lost their love ones like mine. Your kindness and cooperation is being appreciated.

Delrio Family

Thank you very much for everything Erick it was a pleasure to meet you in person, I hope that we are able to maintain communication with the Navy Gold Star program that represents so much satisfaction and happiness for us to unite with other families. Hugs

Judi and Pat, Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.

We were very happy to see Gold Star Navy in the Resource Room at the Snowball Express in Dallas Texas. Rufus and Stephanie provided valuable information and also helped in the event. Thank you for being there for us.

Gold Star Dad

Thanks Sabrina for your greatful assistance in obtaining gold star pins for me and my family. We do appreciate your hard work in making this possible.

Carol & Andrea

Mrs. Jackson, you're such a blessing. We don't feel forgotten after our loss anymore. We greatly appreciate the moral support you provided to us. Thank you very much for all you do. Carol & Andrea