Patti founded America’s Gold Star Families in 2006 from heartfelt gratitude to those who carry daily the sacrifice of loss in exchange for our freedom.
Art Rodriguez was nominated to the Board of America’s Gold Star Families in 2022. Art works on the Legislative Committee for America’s Gold Star Families and considers it an honor to support our Gold Star Families.
Janice had many varied opportunities during her work career. In the late 60’s and early 70’s she was a long distance telephone operator and later as an investigator for wrong number billings, with Southern Bell Telephone Company.
We must never, never forget those who gave their life for our freedom. If we haven’t experienced it, we cannot comprehend the pain and anguish of those left behind.
Frances has been a Gold Star Advisory Board Council member for America’s Gold Star Families (AGSF) since 2016, and the project chair for the Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor Project. In the fall of 2022, Frances began serving as an AGSF Board Member representing the Gold Star Advisory Council.
Carl served 21 years in the United States Air Force retiring in 2019 as a lieutenant colonel.
I have served as a board member and Vice President of Gold Star Families for many years.
Chris lives in Peoria, IL where he has worked as an attorney and judge in Central Illinois for over 30 years.