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Gold Star Stories shares powerful, unfiltered conversations with the families of fallen service members—spouses, siblings, parents, and children. These are stories of love, loss, and legacy told by those who carry them. We don’t skip the hard parts. We honor them.🎙️ Hosted by a Gold Star sibling📲 Follow us on TikTok: @GoldStarStoriesUSA📅 New episodes every weekGold Star Stories is empowered by Veterans Collaborative, making your donation tax-deductible. Help us grow this mission by visiting GoldStarStoriesUSA.com and clicking “Donate.”If you’ve lost someone—or want to understand what service and sacrifice truly mean—this podcast is for you.
GoldStarStoriesUSA.com hosts Gold Star Stories, a society show with 23 episodes published.
A mother and a grandfather. One loss. Two vantage points. In this first-ever dual-interview episode of Gold Star Stories, Nick Letendre sits down with Kristen Giordano and Joe Giordano to honor Private First Class Joseph
Episode Title: Kim LaShomb | A Gold Star Sister’s Story Featuring: Kim LaShomb Honoring: Cpl Nicholas Nick Arvanitis, U.S. Army (KIA Iraq, October 2006) Kim LaShomb is a Gold Star sister and a veteran who has carried her
In this episode of Gold Star Stories , we share the life and sacrifice of Corporal Thomas Steven Hickman , a young soldier from Loogootee, Indiana, who served with courage and heart during the Vietnam War. Told through t
Some stories begin long before a uniform. In this episode of Gold Star Stories, Kevin Graves remembers his son, Specialist Joseph A. “Joey” Graves—a California kid who loved golf, pranks, and looking out for the underdog
A mother’s love, a son’s calling. In this Gold Star Stories interview, Jill Stephenson shares the life and legacy of her only child, Corporal Ben Kopp—an athlete turned Army Ranger whose True North formed after 9/11. Jil
Private Karl Jacob Sellner was the kind of son who lit up every room — a prankster, musician, and loyal friend with a heart for service. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Karl followed his grandfather’s footsteps into the U
In this episode of Gold Star Stories , we sit down with Lyndsey Theobald, widow of Air Force OSI Agent Brian Theobald. Brian was a son of Pittsburgh, a dedicated Airman, and above all, a husband and father. He deployed t
In this episode of Gold Star Stories , we sit down with Karry Birnley , widow of Petty Officer First Class Darrel Birnley . Karry opens her heart to share Darrel’s life, his Navy service, and the love they built together
In this deeply personal episode of Gold Star Stories , host Nick Letendre sits down with Bryan Philippon to remember his big brother, Lance Corporal Lawrence Robert “Larry” Philippon . Larry was larger than life—a 6’5” a
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Gold Star Stories , we sit down with Georgia, wife of Staff Sergeant Edvin Franco , a U.S. Army tank mechanic whose life and legacy continue to shine through those who love
In this deeply moving episode of Gold Star Stories, we sit down with Renee Tomlinson, the proud mother of Lance Corporal Albert Garcia, a U.S. Marine who lost his life in a tragic car accident on base in 2022. Renee shar
Today’s episode of Gold Star Stories hits close to home. Nick Letendre sits down with Shannon Duffy—veteran, advocate, and proud Gold Star sibling—to honor the life of her brother, Sergeant Shane Duffy . Shannon was only
🎙️ Episode 14 – The Knock at the Door: Angelica Marta on Losing Her Brother, Orlando Perez What does it mean to lose your big brother, your protector, and your best friend at just 16 years old? In this emotional e
In this emotional and eye-opening episode, Nick Letendre sits down with Nicole, a Marine Corps mom, educator, and fierce advocate, to honor the life of her son, Sergeant Colin Arslanbas—a Recon Marine who died during a p
When a soldier comes home, the war isn’t always over. In this powerful episode of Gold Star Stories , Nick Letendre sits down with Natalie Brett , widow of Sergeant Daniel Brett—an Army MP, a devoted husband and father,
In this powerful episode of Gold Star Stories, we sit down with Paula Davis, a mother who has carried the unimaginable weight of losing her only child—Army Private First Class Justin Davis. At just 19 years old, Justin w
🎙️ Episode 7 – Honoring SGT Andy Southard: Ashley’s Story In this powerful and emotional episode of Gold Star Stories , host Nick Letendre sits down with Ashley Southard — a mother, a widow, and a woman rebuilding life
In this powerful episode of Gold Star Stories , Ami Neiberger shares the life and legacy of her younger brother, Specialist Christopher Neiberger, who was killed in Iraq by an explosively formed penetrator (EFP) in 2007
🎙️ Episode 5 - Mallory Crabtree: A Gold Star Daughter’s Journey Welcome back to Gold Star Stories , hosted by Nick Letendre. Today, we are honored to sit down with Mallory Crabtree, daughter of Sergeant First Class Dani
Episode 4 - SSgt Daniel Merriweather: Rachelle’s Story In this profoundly moving episode of Gold Star Stories, we’re honored to introduce you to Rachelle, an Army veteran whose incredible journey is marked by both heartw
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