May 13 Celebrates Children of Fallen Patriots Day
To salute the sacrifice of military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty, May 13 has officially been proclaimed Children of Fallen Patriots Day. This date shows appreciation for the young people whose lives were forever changed in support of their parents’ service to our country. Too often, this tremendous sacrifice is overlooked, which is why Children of Fallen Patriots Day was created to applaud their resilience and strength.
Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation aims to identify and support Gold Star scholars by providing financial assistance and educational counseling.
2019 Proclamations:
Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Children of Fallen Patriots Day helps raise awareness for this mission and is recognized by Chase’s 2019 Calendar of Events, the most comprehensive and authoritative reference available on special events, worldwide holidays and festivals, civic observances and historic anniversaries.
The date of May 13 was selected as Children of Fallen Patriots Day because it is also the day Arlington National Cemetery was established in 1864. This final resting place for many war heroes serves as a reminder of their sacrifices.
