National Weekend of Remembrance. Honoring Service and Sacrifice. July 23-24, 2010. Washington, DC

 

“I had a very special weekend with my family that will give us memories for a lifetime.”
GOLD STAR MOTHER

 

 

You can help a Gold Star Family attend the 2010 National Weekend of Remembrance by becoming a sponsor.

About the Weekend of Remembrance

The 2010 Families United Weekend of Remembrance will bring together more than 2,000 Gold Star families—the spouses, children, parents, siblings, and loved ones of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country—along with military officers, elected officials, wounded warriors, and dignitaries to pay tribute to America’s fallen Heroes.

 

Honorary Host Committee

Sen. John Barrasso, MD
Sen. Richard Burr
Sen. Saxby Chambliss
Sen. Tom Coburn, MD
Sen. Thad Cochran
Sen. Susan Collins
Sen. Byron Dorgan
Sen. John Ensign
Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Sen. Johnny Isakson
Sen. Tim Johnson
Sen. George S. LeMieux
Sen. Joseph Lieberman
Sen. John McCain
Sen. Arlen Specter
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Sen. Roger F. Wicker

Rep. Spencer Bachus
House Minority Leader John Boehner
Rep. Madeleine Z. Bordallo
Rep. Robert Brady
Rep. Paul Broun
Rep. Dan Burton
Rep. Christopher P. Carney
Rep. Mike Coffman
Rep. K. Michael Conaway
Rep. John Conyers
Rep. Geoff Davis
Rep. Bill Delahunt
Rep. John D. Dingell
Rep. Mary Fallin
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
Rep. Louie Gohmert

Rep. Charles A. Gonzales
Rep. Darrell Issa
Rep. Sam Johnson
Rep. Walter B. Jones
Rep. Peter King
Rep. Jeff Miller
Rep. Scott Murphy
Rep. Glenn Nye
Rep. David R. Obey
Rep. Steven R. Rothman
Rep. John Salazar
Rep. Joe Sestak
Rep. Carol Shea-Porter
Rep. Gene Taylor
Rep. Todd Tiahrt
Rep. Niki Tsongas
Rep. Frank Wolf

 

About Families United

Families United for our Troops and their Mission is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to "Honor the Fallen, Support those who Fight, and Serve their Families through programs, events, and outreach". We are a national organization of Gold Star and active duty families – including many with loved ones in harm’s way – as well as veterans and Americans who share a deep appreciation for our men and women in uniform and support them in their mission to keep America safe. Together, we ensure that the sacrifices of our courageous military do not go unnoticed and that these men and women and their families receive the support they need and deserve.

Founded in 2005, Families United has grown to become one of the nation’s leading military family organizations in the country. We support America’s Gold Star and active duty families through social gatherings, educational programs, charitable support and patriotic activities. Through Families United, military families receive the support, resources, and opportunities they need.

For more information on Families United, please visit www.FamiliesUnitedUSA.org


2010 Weekend of Remembrance Sponsors

 

Paul E. Singer

Patrick Alexander Bandon Dunes Golf Resort James M. Cox Foundation
McCaffrey Group Motorola Foundation Mr. David Brandon Mr. Robert Pence
Patriot Charities Shames Construction Sundance Vacations L Harrison and Janet Pillsbury
United Crane Universal Healthcare    

 

Become a sponsor and support the 2010 Weekend of Remembrance.
Thanks to our 2009 sponsors.