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Recognize
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Celebrate Woody Williams’ Legacy of Service.

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WOODY WILLIAMS FOUNDATION'S IMPACT

210

TOTAL POINTS OF SERVICE

147

MONUMENTS INSTALLED

45

MONUMENTS IN-PROGRESS

18

OUTREACH LOCATIONS

50

STATES

1

U.S. TERRITORIES

Who we serve

Gold Star Family members and relatives are those who have sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom in the armed forces of the United States.

2023 Annual Report

Our Mission Statement

“The Woody Williams Foundation will honor, recognize, and serve Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.”

Jul 06

Monument for Gold Star Families dedicated in Elkins

A memorial in honor of the 672 Gold Star Families in Randolph County and the surrounding area was dedicated.

Jun 20

State gives big boost to fund drive for Gold Star Memorial

Keiser Station OR is proceeding with work on memorial with completion expected by Gold Star Day in September.

Jun 20

WVU’s West Virginia Day event to focus on life and legacy of Woody Williams

View the new “West Virginians in World War II: In Their Own Words” exhibit

Jun 11

Gold Star Memorial Monument arrives in Elkins with parade

The Elkins Gold Star Families Memorial Monument arrived Tuesday morning, led by a parade and a police escort.