On September 26, 2009, The White House Commission on Remembrance hosted its Fourth Annual Time of Remembrance Ceremony on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol Building. Press coverage of this event can be read here.

The White House Commission on Remembrance is hard at work preparing a DVD of the ceremony for all of the Gold Star Families who attended. If you were unable to attend the ceremony, or would like to request a copy of the DVD, please email us at Commission@Remember.gov.

Photos of the ceremony are available, courtesy of JPG Photo Events, at

http://web.me.com/jgoodridge1/Remember-2009/Photos.html and can be downloaded for personal use. The Commission is already working on next year’s ceremony and will be releasing the date as soon as details are confirmed.

The Washington Post

During the run of his solo play “700 Sundays” at the National Theatre, Crystal took time to meet with three children whose father, Army Capt. Mark Stubenhofer of Springfield was killed in Baghdad in 2004. Read the complete article.

Americans were asked to stop whatever they were doing at 3 p.m. local time Monday to share a minute on Memorial Day and honor those who have died in the cause of freedom. Read the Complete article.

5/27/07 - "Dear Abby Column"

5/27/07  - "A Monumental Effort" by Kevin Armstrong of The Virginian Pilot

5/27/07 - "Families of Fallen Honored During 'Time of Remembrance'" by Melinda L. Larson of American Forces Press Services

5/18/07 - "Memorial Event In D.C. to Feature Local Mother" by Joseph P. Smith of The Daily Journal

5/22/06 - "To Remember, To Honor, to Share" by Paul Duggan of The Washington Post