The Bullet

The Bullet

I retired on 1 September 2008 after a 23-year career serving on active duty in the Army. My final assignment was with the 4th Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Airborne) during its 15-month deployment to Iraq.  Our time there was in the middle of the surge, which was...
Sheer Determination

Sheer Determination

We continue to be so very humbled by each and every Gold Star that we assist through our outdoor adventures. They all carry an incredible load of grief on their backs which we do our very best to help lighten.   Several months ago, we were contacted by New Jersey...
A Light, but Heavy Request

A Light, but Heavy Request

I received a request from the Gold Star Parents of a fallen U.S. Navy Sailor. They have been following Gold Star Peak for awhile now. They proudly said the ashes of their son have been spread in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, the Continental Divide, Flag Mountain in...