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When a soldier dies during active duty, the loss reverberates through the service member’s family and community. The death of a loved one is especially difficult for parents whose children have passed away while serving. Each year on Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, the surviving relatives of these soldiers are recognized, a tradition that finds its roots in World War I. When is Gold Star Mother’s Day this Year? National Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day is held on the last Sunday …