Family Matters Blog: Gold Star Wife Grateful for White House Tribute

Family Matters Blog: Gold Star Wife Grateful for White House Tribute

By Elaine Sanchez
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2012 – President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a “solemn tribute” to Iraq war veterans — including those who made the ultimate sacrifice — with a dinner last week at the White House. Among the star-studded generals and troops in formal uniforms was Kim Felts, the only Gold Star wife at the event.

First Lady Michelle Obama poses for a picture with Kim Felts, a Gold Star wife, and her children, Thomas Jr. and Rebekah, during a dinner to honor Iraq war veterans at the White House, Feb. 29, 2012. Courtesy photo Related Entries Family Matters Blog: Gold Star Wife to Join White House Dinner Family Matters Blog: Nation Sets Aside Day to Honor Military Widows Family Matters Blog: White House Invites Military Kids to Submit Holiday Cards Family Matters Blog: Honoring Gold Star Mothers, Families Recent Entries Sacrilege! Miley Cyrus Thinks Her Old Music Was “Irritating” Johnny Depp’s Break-Up From Vanessa Paradis Was “Unpleasant” Obama Calls for Further Cuts in Nuclear Arms Joint Strike Fighter on Track, Costs Coming Down, Kendall Says Billion-Pixel View of Mars Comes From Curiosity Rover Featured Video Twitter Updates follow Elites TV on Twitter Elites TV • a KBC Media Company • Copyright © 2009 • All Rights Reserved • Editor: Chris Barrett • Fitness: Fit Lizzy • PR: PRserve