Gold Star Mother Keeps Son's Legacy Alive

The video discusses the personal reflections of a speaker on fear and memory, focusing on the story of Carla Sizer, a Gold Star Mother who lost her son, Deinard Balcone, in Iraq. It highlights the impact of 9/11, the family's military history, and Sizer's efforts to honor her son through memorials and scholarships. The video also covers fundraising challenges during COVID-19 and the community's role in supporting the SPC Deinard Balcone Memorial Fund.

What is the speaker's greatest fear?

• Losing a loved one

• Public speaking

• Failure

• Being forgotten

Who is Carla Sizer?

• A military officer

• A Gold Star Mother

• A journalist

• A teacher

What event motivated Deinard Balcone to join the military?

• A friend's influence

• A movie

• Family tradition

• 9/11 attacks

What did Carla Sizer establish in memory of her son?

• A scholarship fund

• A veterans' hospital

• A memorial statue

• A military academy

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect the SPC Deinard Balcone Memorial Fund?

• More scholarships awarded

• Cancelled events

• New partnerships formed

• Increased donations