Bob Bovitch a founding member of Chapter 902 has written a book titled "Tribute to American Gold Star Mothers". His intent is to honor the Gold Star Mothers for their pain and undying devotion towards our military and their family members. Bob must have touched their hearts because the National President for the American Gold Star Mothers, Mary Jane Kiepe invited Bob to come to Arlington National Cemetery on September 30 for their 67th Anniversary "Gold Star Mothers Day". Bob was escorted to this ceremony by his cousins Mike and Don McKenzie. Don is a retired Navy Captain. Bob and his cousins were inspired by events that took place with the Gold Star Mothers and the sensitivity and honor that Arlington National Cemetery shows in honor of our fallen heroes.

The National President, Mary Jane Kiepe addresses the audience.	Key note speaker, Rear Admiral Raymond K. Alexander.
	Bob Bovitch hands a Band Aid for the Heart pin to (Ret Marine) GySgt Louis E. Slage. The Band Aid for the Heart pin is a symbol to honor our fallen heroes and ease the pain within ones hearts. They were given to Bob by the Veterans Music Ministry so that he could hand them out to the Gold Star Mothers and to other people who attended the ceremony.
After the ceremony, Bob and his cousins were invited to the American Gold Star Mothers Headquarters building. There, Bob handed out copies of his book and Band Aid for the Heart pins.
Bob presents Mary Jane Kiepe with a Robins Air Force Base Honor Guard coin.	Bob with his two cousins Mike and Don McKenzie.
Bob gets a hug after giving an American Gold Star Mother a copy of his book.	Picture of the cover of Bob's book that he wrote to honor the American Gold Star Mothers.