Gold Star Parent ID Cards Offered In Morris County

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morris County will start offering Gold Star Parent ID cards to parent or guardians of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who died on active duty, Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi announced.

Parents with the Gold Star parent ID will be able to access discounts available to military families, Grossi said, including the county's "Operation Give Back Program." Over 275 local businesses currently participate in that program.

“The Gold Star Parent ID Card Program is a small way to honor and recognize the ultimate sacrifice that members of our armed forces have made to preserve our way of life,’’ said Grossi. “We recognize their honorable service and offer our heartfelt thanks and respect to their parents. Morris County is proud of its veterans and this ceremony honors their memory by providing this special card to their parents.”

The ID is free, and those looking to apply must provide:

• Certification from an organization formed for the support of parents of members of the United States Armed Forces who lost their lives while on active duty, confirming that the applicant is a parent, legal guardian or legal custodian.
• The service member's federal DD Form 1300, Report of Casualty, which identifies the member of the Armed Forces who died while on active duty for the United States, plus documentation showing the applicant's relationship to the service member.

Those interested can apply at the Morris County Clerk’s Office on the first floor of the Morris County Administration and Records Building (10 Court Street, Morristown).

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