Gold Star Families

Woody Williams, who died on June 29 in Huntington, wanted to build a place in honor of veterans and their families. A place where they can gather and celebrate, protected from the elements.

Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, died on Wednesday.

The late Woody Williams leaves more than a legacy. Like planning for his own memorial service and funeral, the World War Two Medal of Honor recipient left “marching orders” for his foundation on continuing to serve Gold Star families.

Us & Them host Trey Kay honors Veterans Day with a remarkable conversation with Hershel Woodrow “Woody” Williams, the last surviving World War ll U.S. Marine recipient of the Medal of Honor.

A special memorial honoring the families who have lost family members in war has been dedicated in Vienna.The Parkersburg News and Sentinel reports over…