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.

Born in Clinton, NC on 25 July 2000 to Charlie and Felisha Whitted. Darius has 3 sisters (Jasmine Jackson, Monay Jones, Tonii Whitted) and 1 brother (Cameron Jones deceased). Darius attended Fort Knox High School, Fort Knox, KY. In high school Darius was a two-sport athlete Football (Corner Back) and Basketball (Point Guard). His hobbies are four wheeling, playing basketball, playing video games, and horseback riding. Darius joined the Navy and graduated from Boot Camp 25 January 2018. He attended “A” school Aviation Machinist Mate (AD) in Florida and was assigned to the Airfield at Norfolk, VA where he completed his “C” school before continuing to his duty of assignment. Darius was advanced from E-1 to E-3 during his career and posthumously to PO3 (AD3). Darius is loved by all his family and friends. He loves the Navy with all his heart.

Tributes

PO2 Sean Fry
April 12, 1984 - January 20, 2009

- PO2 Sean

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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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