Gold Medal of Remembrance

On Special Report yesterday I saw a piece on an award which has been designed by the government to be awarded to the children who have recently lost a parent in the service of the country. Here's the description of from the official website:

The Gold Medal of Remembrance is a very special memento that recognizes and honors the children who have recently lost a parent in service to our country. It effectively reminds everyone that casualties are found on the home front as well as on the battlefield. Designed by the Institute of Heraldry, which provides special services to the US Armed Forces, federal agencies, and the Office of the President, this uniquely beautiful medal and its associated certificate are a truly special American tradition.

In the last two years, over 200 Gold Medals were presented to children of fallen service members from Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The first 180 of these were imparted at the Time of Remembrance Tribute on the National Mall in Washington D.C in 2006. Others are being given at special ceremonies across the nation and overseas throughout the year. The Commission on Remembrance aims to ensure every child in our country who has lost a mother or father receives this precious medal.

That's a very nice touch, though from the report the government, because of privacy issues, cannot seek out persons eligible to receive the award. They have to contact the government to apply for it.

If you know anyone who might be eligible, refer them to Remember.gov.