Families of Veterans Lost to Suicide Deserve Recognition
Every day, families are left behind without acknowledgment.
We are working to change that through the Green Star.
An Invisible Loss
Each year, thousands of Veterans are lost to suicide.
Behind every number is a family—grieving, carrying loss, and often overlooked.
While Gold Star families are nationally recognized, families of Veterans lost to suicide have no formal acknowledgment.
That needs to change.
Behind every number is a family—grieving, carrying loss, and often overlooked.
While Gold Star families are nationally recognized, families of Veterans lost to suicide have no formal acknowledgment.
That needs to change.
Introducing the Green Star
The Green Star is a national effort to recognize families who have lost a Veteran to suicide.
It extends the American service banner tradition—ensuring these families are seen, honored, and never forgotten.
Advancing National Recognition
Green Star Families is working to establish federal recognition through legislation, including H.R. 6022.
This effort brings visibility to families who have long been left out of the national conversation.
Real Families. Real Stories.
These are not statistics. These are mothers, spouses, children, and loved ones whose lives have been forever changed.
My name is Chrissy, and I’m a mother of five and a Green Star widow. My late husband, Christopher, served 10 years in the United States Navy
Chrissy
Daniel was a protector in every sense of the word. He served his country honorably in the United States Army for 10 years as a Military Police Officer.
Natalie Brett
My name is Samantha Bassett, and I am a Green Star widow. My late husband, Mitchell Allen Bassett Jr., served honorably in the United States
Samantha Bassett
This Is a National Movement
Families, advocates, partners, and supporters across the country are coming together to make recognition possible.
Together, we are building something that has never existed before
Partners & Supporters
We are proud to work alongside organizations and partners who support this mission.
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