Navy Gold Star Program

“Forever Loved, Never Forgotten”

The Navy Gold Star Program is eternally grateful for the sacrifice of those Service Members who have died in service to our country. To help us to never forget, we have set up this tribute page to honor and remember the memory of those lives. If you would like to honor the memory of your Sailor, Soldier, Marine, Airman or Coast Guardsman through the Navy Gold Star website please submit your thoughts and a photo.

Maressa started out as a Navy Reservist in 1989. Maressa moved up in rank as years went on. She served in Millington, TN, Fort Worth, TX, Rochester, NY and she ended her career in Norfolk, VA. She served in the Military for 24 years which included her time in the Reserves. The Command in Norfolk, VA dedicated the Warehouse in memory of Maressa, now called the Maressa S. Shivers Logistics Specialist First Class Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command; November 14, 2014 - February 19, 2018. This Plaque and Storeroom named for her is over the door at the Norfolk Reserve Command Office.

Tributes

Petty Officer 1st Class John Michael Miller
November 17, 1981 - February 17, 2021

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Testimonials

To: Hailey Chittick

This Thanksgiving I wanted to let you know how thankful I am for you and your consistent efforts to serve Northwest Gold Star Families. Your emails are always so helpful and informative. It's because of your emails that I'll be running my first marathon, next Sunday, in memory of my brother (Ryley Gallinger-Long) as part of the San Antonio Rock N'Roll Marathon. All of my coaching, my running gear, my travel, my race fees, and my hotel are being paid for by the Wear Blue: Run to Remember program...which you told me about! For the last three months I've been training diligently and the big day is nearly here! When I cross that finish line after 26.2 miles in memory of my brother, please know that you had a part in that! ??

Furthermore, I learned (from another email of yours) that I can help rebuild homes in Puerto Rico in January as part of the Travis Manion Foundation. And...I recently received news that I have been accepted into this program as well. I'll be flying out in about 7 weeks to serve alongside other gold star family members as we help people in need. This is yet another opportunity I would not know about if not for your consistent work and dedication! Thank you for all that you do! Your work is making a difference in my life and the lives of many others.

- Zack Gallinger-Long

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Events

Bells Across America For Fallen Service Members

7 Sep 2024

Join us as we pay tribute to the brave men and women who died in service to our nation and recognize the sacrifices of those who have been left behind. #NavyMutual #NavyGoldStarProgram.

Bells Across America For Fallen Service Members

19 Sep 2024

Join us as we pay tribute to the brave men and women who died in service to our nation and recognize the sacrifices of those who have been left behind. #NavyMutual #NavyGoldStarProgram.

Bells Across America For Fallen Service Members

19 Sep 2024

Join us as we pay tribute to the brave men and women who died in service to our nation and recognize the sacrifices of those who have been left behind..