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Gold Star Hall Ceremony

Hear the personal stories of four Iowa State service members who gave their lives serving our country.
We hope you are able to attend this year’s Gold Star Hall Ceremony. It will truly be a special event as we commemorate four Iowa State students, pay our respects, and honor the sacrifice made by these students in service to their country.

Monday, November 10 at 4:15pm in the Memorial Union Durham Great Hall

After the program, there will be a reception with food and drink to follow, along with displays of personal items from each honoree. This event is free and open to the public.

2025 Honorees:
World War II – Navy, Lieutenant Junior Grade
Thomas Smith
ISU: 1937-1942
From: Boone, IA

World War II – Army, 1st Lieutenant
Eugene Armstrong
ISU: 1936-1940
From: Jefferson, IA

Vietnam – Marine Corps, Captain
David Wendell Myers
ISU: 1956-1961
From: Albion, NE

Vietnam – Army, Captain
Myron Poock
ISU: 1961-1965
From: Sumner, IA

Date

Nov 10 2025

Time

4:15 pm - 5:45 pm

Location

ISU Memorial Union
Durham Great Hall

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