Gold Star Stories
Gold Star Stories
Podcast Description
Gold Star Stories is a podcast dedicated to the families left behind.Each episode features honest, emotional conversations with those who have lost a loved one in military service—spouses, siblings, parents, and children. These are stories of strength, grief, resilience, and legacy told in the voices of those who lived them.We don’t shy away from the heavy parts. We honor them.Because the impact of military loss doesn’t end with a folded flag—it lives on in the people who carry that story forward.🎙️ Hosted by a Gold Star sibling📲 Follow us on TikTok: @USAGoldStarStories📍 New episodes every monthIf you’re a part of this community, or if you want to better understand what it means to truly serve and sacrifice—this podcast is for you.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the themes of military loss, resilience, and remembrance, exploring the unique experiences of Gold Star families. Episodes delve into personal stories, such as those of Mallory Crabtree discussing her father's legacy and Rachelle Merriweather sharing her life as a Gold Star spouse. Key topics feature navigating grief, honoring service members through public speaking, and raising awareness of the Gold Star community.
Gold Star Stories shares powerful, unfiltered conversations with the families of fallen service members—spouses, siblings, parents, and children. These are stories of love, loss, and legacy told by those who carry them. We don’t skip the hard parts. We honor them.🎙️ Hosted by a Gold Star sibling📲 Follow us on TikTok: @GoldStarStoriesUSA📅 New episodes every weekGold Star Stories is empowered by Veterans Collaborative, making your donation tax-deductible. Help us grow this mission by visiting GoldStarStoriesUSA.com and clicking “Donate.”If you’ve lost someone—or want to understand what service and sacrifice truly mean—this podcast is for you.
In this episode of Gold Star Stories, we share the life and sacrifice of Corporal Thomas Steven Hickman, a young soldier from Loogootee, Indiana, who served with courage and heart during the Vietnam War. Told through the voice of his younger brother Scott Hickman, this story reflects the love, loss, and resilience of a family forever changed by war.
As time passes, stories like Steve’s risk being forgotten — but through Gold Star Stories, we’re making sure their names remain spoken and their legacies live on.
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AI & Visual Disclaimer
While this episode focuses on the audio story, accompanying visuals shared online include AI-assisted recreations used to enhance storytelling.
Some scenes may not be historically or visually accurate. With limited surviving photos and resources, these recreations help illustrate moments that would otherwise be lost to time.
Gold Star Stories operates on limited means, often working with only a few affordable AI generations and restored family photos to tell each story.
With your support, the quality of these episodes and documentaries can grow exponentially — helping us restore real images, capture new interviews, and preserve even more voices from America’s Gold Star Families.
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Say their name. Remember their story. Honor their sacrifice.
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