Gold Star Mother to speak to Chandler-area vets group Nov. 22

Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 will host a special guest at a November meeting.

Patricia Hinds, president of the Arizona Department of Gold Star Mothers, will be the speaker at the post’s Sunday, Nov. 22 gathering. Free lox and bagels, coffee, and doughnuts start at 9:30 a.m. The speaker follows at 10 a.m.

The meeting takes place in the Oakwood Country Club Ballroom, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd in Sun Lakes.

Finding strength in fellowship, Gold Star Mothers keep the memory of their U.S. armed forces’ fallen sons and daughters alive by serving veterans, active-duty service members, their families, and communities, according to a news release.

Locally, members coordinate veteran assistance, hospital volunteering and community remembrance events around the Phoenix area. Members offer each other mutual support and friendship while supporting military and veteran groups across the country.

Hinds leads the Arizona Department of Gold Star Mothers as the mother of the late Lance Cpl. Justin Hinds, a Marine who was actively serving at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, when he passed away on May 4, 2019.

Justin’s memory lives on in his three sons — Patricia’s grandsons —and in the hearts of all who knew him, the release states.

After Justin’s passing, Patricia Hinds found strength and community in American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., a nonprofit organization of mothers who have lost children who were serving in the U.S. military that’s been around for more than 108 years. Before that, she was a member of Blue Star Mothers of America, supporting families of active-duty service members.

Hinds shares her journey to help others find healing through service and remembrance. She continues to support veterans, military families, and fellow mothers through advocacy, outreach, and love, the release states.
The Arizona Chapter celebrates its former president, Tammy Pulaski, who was installed as the national service officer, serving on the National Executive Board for the first time.

To learn about JWV Post 619 and membership opportunities, visit the JWV Facebook page or contact Arthur Uram at 702-884-4175 or via email at uramarthur@gmail.com.

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