Idaho Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Sponsor Recognition
Major Shawn Edwards – Idaho National Guard, Recruiting and Retention Executive Officer – Shares His Thoughts…
Idaho Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Benches Arrive
Groundbreaking and Dedication Announcement
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, formal dedication of the Idaho Gold Star Families Memorial Monument has been scheduled for May 28, 2021. Construction of the monument and plaza continues, and we invite you to stay informed on its progress at this website and on our Facebook page.
Sponsors
Events
KIVI-TV News Coverage – This tree in the Idaho State Capitol is decorated by Gold Star Mothers of Idaho.
Click the link above to view video.
A Special “Thanks” to Paul Dickey with ISU’s Continuing Education & Workforce Training Program (CEWT)

Paul has been wonderful in documenting the progress of the Idaho Gold Star Families Memorial Monument with his superb videography skills. Paul works on the CEWT team as the Apprenticeship Coordinator and Training Videographer. He volunteers his time to produce such wonderful video of this project. In addition to the short video updates he has been producing, Paul plans to develop a more extensive documentary upon completion of the monument and plaza.
Groundbreaking
A major milestone! Our formal groundbreaking was April 24, 2019.
Construction
Dedication – May 28, 2021
Rebecca Webb with Chad Graham and Herschel “Woody” Williams

Pictured left to right:
Chad L. Graham, President & CEO
Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation
Rebecca Webb, Chairperson IGSFMM Committee
Hershel “Woody” Williams, Medal of Honor Recipient
Co-founder of the Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation