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

John Eugene Grider

03 Jul 2020

LT. John Eugene Grider was born on January 21st, 1987, and became the oldest of five children. John was patriotic and became an Eagle Scout. John was accepted into the United States Naval Academy and earned an Ocean Engineering degree and the Russian language. He moved on to Nuclear School and served as a Chief engineer qualified Nuclear Submarine officer aboard the USS Louisville. He enjoyed those years stationed in Hawaii. He embarked on some “Secret Missions” even as a very young man. He was promoted to Lt. John Grider then made a career decision to become a Medical Doctor. He entered Medical School at the Uniformed Services University at Bethesda. In his fourth year, John unfortunately passed in a tragic accident on July 3rd, 2020. John loved his military family and is sincerely missed by them, his family and his many friends. He will always be loved and remembered.

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CAPT

Stephen Murphy

01 Nov 2013

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LCpl

Lawrence R. Philippon

08 May 2005

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PO2

William Spencer Houseworth

06 Aug 2011

William enlisted in the Navy in 2004, and the Navy Reserves in 2010.

He was from Jackson, MS. He graduated from Forest Hill High School in 2003, and attended Jackson State University. His freshman year he made the academic Dean's List, and finished one semester of his sophomore year. In February 2010, he was accepted and entered Ex'Pression College for Digital Arts in Emeryville, California. He had been working on a Bachelor's Degree in Sound Arts. William was sent to Hawaii for training in July 2011 where he drowned in August 2011. He was 26 years young.

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PSSN

Frank Almonte

29 Jul 2013

Frank Almonte was born in Bronx, NY on November 10, 1988; a talented soul who always managed to live a happy life. He loved his family, traveling, and will be remembered as a joyful soul, great musician, a dedicated baseball fan, and a player of the game. After his completion of personnel Specialist "A" school at Naval Training center, Meridian, MS, He reported aboard Personnel Support Detachment Rota, Spain, and became an absolute customer service provider. He passed away on July 29, 2013. Always in our hearts ??

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CAPT

Suzanne Ruth Meyer

16 Dec 2024

CAPT Suzanne Ruth Meyer (56, Lorton VA / Monroeville PA) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Dec 14, 2024. Suzanne was a brilliant, curious, caring person; a bookworm who traveled the world, got her pilot’s license, and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was dedicated to her loving husband Jim Phillips & his children; her adoring parents David & Mary Lou Serene Meyer, her sister Rebecca Meyer Gottlieb (husband EJ Gottlieb), and beloved nieces Emily, Vanessa, and Audrey Gottlieb. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh (Political Science, Russian language), M.A. International Affairs; and was in Delta Phi Epsilon sorority. CAPT “Oscar” Meyer was a Naval officer for 28 years with three carrier deployments (USS EISENHOWER, ROOSEVELT, & NIMITZ), many shore deployments including the U.S. Mission to the United Nations (NYC), with her last position as Dep N3 Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI).

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Navy Gold Star Testimonials

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.'

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 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.

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

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