Gold Star Families and relatives are honored for the sacrifice of loved ones who died while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The tribute centers on themes of homeland, family, patriot, grace to those who gave, and sacrifice. Its homeland imagery represents Monroe County, Ohio, home to many Gold Star Families, with scenes from Beallsville, Woodsfield, and the Ohio River Valley. Its family imagery represents the brave spirit of military families who support their loved ones in service and the strong bond families maintain. Its patriot imagery shows the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima as a symbol of those who support and defend the nation through selfless military service. Its sacrifice imagery represents the loss borne by Gold Star Families through an image of Beallsville Cemetery, the final resting place of more than 250 veterans from the Revolutionary War to the Gulf War in Iraq, as well as five young men who lost their lives during the Vietnam War. A saluting service member silhouette represents the legacy of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service.