Washington, Sept. 25 -- Congressman Juan Ciscomani issued the following press release:
Ahead of Gold Star Mother's Day, Representative Juan Ciscomani is honoring the mothers and families who have endured the unimaginable loss of a loved one who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Gold Star Mother's Day is observed annually on the last Sunday of September, falling on September 27 this year. The day honors mothers who have lost a child while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and was officially designated by Congress in 1936 before being proclaimed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
"Today we pause to honor and remember the Gold Star Mothers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. A mother should never have to ...