The Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day observance has been held at Punchbowl since its inception in 1936, when Congress designated the last Sunday in September as a day to honor mothers who have lost a child in military service. In 2011, the observance was expanded to include all family members who bear the pain of loss for the ultimate sacrifice made by their loved ones.
![Gold Star Mothers and Families Honored at Punchbowl Ceremony]()
