Remembering Gold Star Families | Portland Maine News

Twenty-five years after 9/11, the cost of war lingers for Gold Star families—especially for Kimberly Hazelgrove, widow of a fallen service member and mother raising her kids alone. She carries on her husband’s legacy of service, sacrifice, and resilience, while fighting for updated benefits that reflect today’s realities. Through Gold Star Spouses of America, she connects grieving spouses to a vital community, urging society to remember not just the fallen, but the families left behind—demanding support that lasts, heals, and honors their enduring love. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bd12bb9aab86e26c