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Gold Star Parent's Retreat
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Welcome to Gold Star Parent's Retreat

Welcome to Gold Star Parent's RetreatWelcome to Gold Star Parent's RetreatWelcome to Gold Star Parent's Retreat

A registered 501(c)3

A proud partner of

 Carry The Load


A retreat  especially 

for parents of fallen soldiers

RSVP now for 2024

(817) 908-0073

Welcome to Gold Star Parent's Retreat

Welcome to Gold Star Parent's RetreatWelcome to Gold Star Parent's RetreatWelcome to Gold Star Parent's Retreat

A registered 501(c)3

A proud partner of

 Carry The Load


A retreat  especially 

for parents of fallen soldiers

RSVP now for 2024

(817) 908-0073

Thank you, American Airlines, for your generous donation to provide air travel for our out-of-state guests!

Welcome!

2023 Retreat

April 21-22-23

Coyote Ranch Resort

14145 US Hwy 287 N

Wichita Falls, TX


Events

Our 2023 Retreat

April 21 - 22 - 23

2023 Gold Star Parents Retreat

3pm Friday

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11am Sunday

Event Details

April 21 - 22 - 23

2023 Gold Star Parents Retreat

Our 2023 Retreat will be at: 

Coyote Ranch Resort

Jellystone Park Wichita Falls

14145 US Hwy 287 N

Wichita Falls, TX

3pm Friday

-

11am Sunday

Help Our Cause

These Retreats are made possible by your support! Your contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

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    About Us

    A unique retreat created 

    for Gold Star Parents, 

    by Gold Star Parents.

    We offer an all inclusive weekend of healing, connecting,  love, and understanding.

    We welcome you regardless of branch of service or cause of loss.

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    Gold Star Photo Album

    These are the memories of our sons and daughters who have paid the ultimate price of Freedom. 

    We will never forget their sacrifice.

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    Retreats available by R.S.V.P. only

    2023 Retreat April 21-22-23

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park

    Formerly:

    Coyote Ranch Resort

    14145 US Hwy 287 N

    Wichita Falls, TX

    Gold Star Parent's Retreat

    2620 Tar Heel Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76123, United States

    (817) 908-0073

    Help Our Cause

    Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.

    Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

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    Our Retreats

    2022 Keynote Speaker: Buck Kern

    2022 Keynote Speaker: Buck Kern

    We begin our weekends with a "Welcome Dinner" and open mic night on Friday, then ease into Saturday with a hearty breakfast and outline of the day's activities. Sundays begin with a casual breakfast then we say "farewell" to our families.

    See what they say

    2022 Keynote Speaker: Buck Kern

    2022 Keynote Speaker: Buck Kern

    2022 Keynote Speaker: Buck Kern

    Buck Kern is the WATCH Program Founder and Director at 22Kill - One Tribe Foundation.

    Buck Kern is the WATCH Program Founder and Director at 22Kill - One Tribe Foundation. He is the former Program Director of SnowBall Express, 

    and a very dear friend. 

    Buck understands the impact the loss of a mom or dad has on military children and he has dedicated his life to serving and helping Gold Stars.

    We are honored to have him and his wife Nina attend our 2022 Retreat!

    Testimonials

    2022 Keynote Speaker: Buck Kern

    Testimonials

    Have a testimonial about one of our retreats? Send us an email at GSPRTX@gmail.com and we'll post it here!

     "(SSG Burgess) your parents and the things they are doing to honor and respect your service and all of our sons and daughters as Gold Star Parents coordinators, is something very special. They are doing you proud and helping many of us heal."
    Ralph Hanson, Gold Star Dad and Retreat attendee.

     

    Other Events

    Our Volunteers

    Testimonials

    Carry The Load

    Memorial May March

     

    The Dallas Memorial March, hosted in Carry The Load’s hometown, is our flagship event and the culmination of the National Relay. The March is a 2-day Memorial Day weekend event honoring service members and their families for the sacrifices they make.

    Learn more about the Dallas Memorial March

    Our Volunteers

    Our Volunteers

    Our Volunteers

    A HUGE "Thank you!" to two of our  very special volunteers:  Mark and Anita Torbert who traveled from Big Horn, Wyoming!

    FAQs

    Our Volunteers

    Our Volunteers

    • Do you only accept Gold Star KIA?  We welcome any parent of any child that was serving our country, be it training, illness, or active duty.


    What is covered as far as expenses?   We cover your room and meals and entertainment for the entire weekend. Parents are responsible for their own travel expenses.

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