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Navy Gold Star Program Information & Resource Site

Navy Gold Star is the Navy’s official program for providing long-term support to surviving families of Sailors who pass while on Active Duty. If you are visiting this page because you are a surviving family member of a deceased service member, please accept our most heartfelt sympathy and gratitude for your loved one’s service and sacrifice in defending our nation . . .

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Navy Gold Star Tributes


U.S. Navy
HM2
Jeffrey Louis Wiener
07 May 2005

One of Jeff’s greatest strengths was his compassion. It was rare to hear him say anything bad about anyone. He had a talent for recognizing those in need and lifting them up. Knowing him made you a better person. He led a life of service, starting at a young age. It was his desire to help others that led him to Iraq. He died in service to others, doing what he felt compelled to. He loved and was loved in return. He is dearly missed.

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U.S. Navy
AR
Ommy Enrique Molina II
01 Sep 2021

Ommy was a special boy since the day he was born. He was a quiet and shy little boy but very intelligent, honest, and outgoing. Ommy liked music and knew how to play multiple music instruments he also recorded his own songs, and he loved fashion. He loved being in the kitchen and cooking he also loved outdoors and going hiking. Ommy always wanted to do something special or the next big thing when he grew up. He was funny, goofy, caring and liked to help others that were in need. To me Ommy is the best son ever, very respectful to others and he will light up a room with his smile. Every person who met him always fell in love with him. Ommy grew up to be our hero.

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U.S. Army
SFC
Matthew Q. McClintock
05 Jan 2016
Matthew belonged to the 19th Special Forces Group (Green Beret) ODA 9115 and was KIA January 5, 2016 in the Marjah District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. During an all-day fire-fight he exposed himself alone on two separate occasions in attempts to clear a landing zone for a medevac helicopter to evacuate a wounded teammate. He and two teammates discussed the third attempt to get the wounded teammate out. Jordan began with “We’re going to catch hell out there.” Casey stated, “Yeah, understand that, we got to get “Ski” out.” Matthew added – probably his last words, “It’s what we do!”
The last four words that I know of--"It's what we do" sums up my son's character, his morale's and his courage. One teammate said, "when you heard gunfire Matthew was the one that ran towards it." He always fought for those that couldn't fight for themselves. 
Never Forget,
Sonny McClintock (father of SFC McClintock)
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U.S. Navy
PO2
Holden Mead
25 Jun 2023

Holden embraced the brotherhood of the submarine corp. Upon graduation from Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, he was stationed at Bremerton, Washington and served on the USS Connecticut and USS Jimmy Carter as a MMN. He was awarded both his "Dolphins" and a Navy Achievement Medal posthumously. He would have been extremely honored by these achievements.  Although he was proud to be a native Nebraskan, he grew to love the Pacific Northwest as an avid snowboarder and fly-fisherman. Unfortunately, we lost him on a beautiful summer evening in a civilian motorcycle accident. We think of him constantly and miss him terribly. He was fun. He was funny. He loved to laugh, and he could be goofy. He also had a unique intelligence, amazing curiosity and incredibly varied interests. He lived for adventure and new experiences, always with a great attitude and positive outlook. His life and memory will always be cherished especially by his parents, Philip & Heather, and sister, Taylor. Fair winds and following seas, Navy man. Godspeed, our son.

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U.S. Navy
PO3
Ryne Hiler
04 May 2014

Ryne was born in Norfolk, VA on November 15, 1990. He grew up in Newcastle, PA where he enjoyed video games, paintball, and spending time with his friends. Ryne joined the Navy in 2009 and spent his enlistment as a Master of Arms. He enjoyed his time on the ocean with the U.S.S Enterprise sailing to places like Dubai and Djibouti. After his ship the U.S.S Enterprise was deactivated, he was stationed in Norfolk, VA. During this time, Ryne liked to spend his time outdoors and with his wife, daughter, and friends. In his fourth and final year of service, he passed away suddenly on May 4, 2014 in Norfolk, VA. Ryne is survived by his loving family in New Castle, Pa and his friends across the country who honor his memory everyday. 
 

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U.S. Navy
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Gregory Wayne Musselwhite Jr.
25 Jun 2021

Gregory Wayne Musselwhite Jr. was born in Mobile, Alabama on February 10,1986 & went to be with our Heavenly Father on June 25,2021. He was raised in Irvington Alabama. He attended Alma Bryant High School & joined the Navy right out of High School He served for nearly 18 years.He was fun, loving & kind to everyone. Dearly loved & Greatly missed by Family & Friends.

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