About Us
Green Star Families of America is the national movement honoring families of veterans lost to suicide. We’re leading the charge to federally recognize the Green Star Service Banner—a symbol of remembrance, respect, and
truth.
Mission
Green Star Families of America exists to honor, recognize, and advocate for the families of veterans lost to suicide.
We are committed to securing formal federal recognition of the Green Star Service Banner as a national symbol of remembrance, raising awareness about the ongoing veteran suicide crisis, and restoring dignity to the families left behind. Through legislation, public outreach, and coalition building, we fight to ensure their sacrifice is never ignored—and never forgotten.
What We Do
At Green Star Families of America, we fight for national recognition of families who have lost a veteran to suicide. We:
- Advocate for federal legislation to establish the Green Star Service Banner as an official symbol of honor and remembrance.
- Support families through outreach, awareness campaigns, and community engagement.
- Educate the public and policymakers about the stigma, silence, and systemic failures surrounding veteran suicide.
- Build coalitions with veteran organizations, mental health professionals, and lawmakers to drive real change.
We turn grief into purpose—and silence into national recognition.
Certified 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
501(c)(3) Certification
Awarded Community Impact Award 2022
501(c)(3) Certification
Advocacy for Green Star Flag Legislation
Community Service Award
How We Started
Green Star Families of America was born out of grief, frustration, and a refusal to let
silence be the final chapter.
After 26 years of service as an Army Medic, our founder witnessed firsthand how the
system fails veterans—and how families are left behind when suicide takes its toll.
What began as a personal mission to honor those lost and support those left behind
quickly grew into a national movement.
Seeing no formal recognition for these families—not even a flag to hang in their
honor—we launched Green Star Families to fill that void. We designed the Green Star
Service Banner, built a coalition of supporters, and began pushing for federal
legislation to ensure that families of veterans lost to suicide are seen, heard, and
honored at the highest levels.
Situation
Every day, we lose an estimated 22+ veterans to suicide—but their families receive no formal recognition, no national honor, and no public acknowledgment of their sacrifice. Unlike other military losses, these deaths are often hidden in silence, buried under stigma, and ignored by the systems meant to support them.
The government offers no official symbol, no ceremonial banner, and no structured support for families of veterans lost to suicide. These are the forgotten families of America’s longest war—and we’re here to change that.
Unique support for families impacted by military suicides
Step1- Federal recognition of the Service Bannert
Step2- Evaluating programs in existence (Like TAPS programs)
