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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
Jeremy was one of the most loyal, protective, generous, and fun people I’ve ever known. His dedication to serving his country and always making others feel welcomed and supported was not lost on anyone. Jeremy was always thinking of others, and it was no surprise that he joined the service. He was just as dedicated to his military family as he was to his own. Jeremy served on many submarines, receiving several awards for his service. He married Torrey on November 18th, 2016, and they welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Hayden Olivia, on December 26th, 2022; Hayden and Torrey were Jeremy’s whole world, and he was a devoted and loving father and husband. In his spare time, Jeremy loved spending time with his family, composing and recording music, working out, and reading. Jeremy was laid to rest with full military honors at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.
Maurice Levon Ray was born on May 21, 1985 in Raleigh, NC. He resided in in Greenville, Mauldin, and Dacusville, SC, graduating in 2004 from Berea High School in Greenville. He lettered in basketball, football, and track and was also elected School Vice President in his senior year. Maurice attended Auburn University for two years before enlisting in the Navy in 2006 where he continued to pursue his college education at Southern Illinois University. He was posthumously was awarded his Bachelor of Science degree in December 2012. Maurice joined the Navy to become a doctor. During his tenure as a Navy Corpsman, he was stationed at Bethesda Naval Hospital (MD) and Camp Lejeune (NC). Maurice loved traveling and meeting new people, as well as videos games, snowboarding, scuba diving, any extreme sports, motorcycles, and his cat, Tiffany. Maurice is remembered by his mother and stepfather, Ginger Ray Tadlock and William Ray Tadlock.
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Mac was born in Oklahoma. One of four children. He joined the Navy as soon as he could. Like many young men and women, the service changed his life for the good. He was a crew chief for the P2V Neptune, a maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft. He died in a midair collision with a Crusader jet that had been practicing touch and goes off an aircraft carrier in the inter coastal waterway in Jacksonville, Florida.
Daniel Austin Sander was raised in Butler, KY; he came into the world full of energy and quickly became the brightest light in every room he entered, with the most infectious smile and contagious laugh. He enjoyed anything outdoors, loved to play baseball and football. He played softball with the Navy for the FRCNW A Team in Oak Harbor.
When he was a senior in high school, he enlisted to serve our country. He was stationed in Oak Harbor, WA where he met his wife, Maribel. They transferred to Bremerton, WA and welcomed their son, Dallas, in March of 2020.
Daniel was deployed on the U.S.S. Nimitz from April 2020 to March 2021. After deployment transferred back to Oak Harbor. In July of 2022 they welcomed another son, Theo.
Daniel valued time spent with friends and his family. He is deeply loved and dearly missed by all who knew him.
LTJG Terry J. Dugas, Jr. was born and raised in Lafayette, LA , and attended Northside High School. He joined the Navy in 1989 after graduating from Troy State University Summa Cum Laude and worked in the installation security department as base police. He had always dreamed of being a police officer when he grew up. Terry and his wife, Eva, have two sons, Terry and Torey. Terry enjoyed spending time with the family and their dogs as well as fishing motorcycle riding. He is remembered as a hero and all-around great guy. He was an involved husband and father. "His untimely death was a tragedy to us but we’ve triumphed through it and turned his memories into something remarkable," said his wife.
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Navy Gold Star Testimonials
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
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
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
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
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.