by Kirk Alkire | Mar 12, 2025
CPL Benjamin S. Kopp, a U.S. Army Ranger, was seriously wounded on 10 July 2009 while on a combat operation with the Rangers in Afghanistan. He was medically evacuated through Germany to Walter Reed, where he died of his wounds on 18 July 2009. Ben was on his third...
by Gold Star Peak, Inc. | May 29, 2024
We recently filled the entire Gold Star Peak trail and summit with more than 450 Active-Duty Paratroopers, Veterans, Community Partners, Civilians, as well as a full visiting film crew. The climb was amazing and impacted every single person in their own private way. ...
by Kirk Alkire | May 25, 2024
With great joy, I am thrilled to share that my plans for a memorial dedicated to Gold Star Families have been officially approved. This memorial will offer Gold Star families a place to come together, pay tribute, and remember their loved ones who made the ultimate...
by Gold Star Peak, Inc. | Jun 14, 2022
Sister and Brother in-law stand behind in support of Theresa’s emotional arrival to the summit (13 June 2022). Yesterday was an absolute stunning day spent on the mountain with Gold Star Mother, Theresa Karlson. Accompanying her on the climb was her loving sister and...
by Gold Star Peak, Inc. | Feb 10, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2022 GCI Suicide Prevention Fund helps Gold Star Peak, Inc. provide services to more families, veterans than ever before Since 2017, GCI has donated more than $500,000 to bolster suicide prevention efforts in Alaska ANCHORAGE, Alaska...
by Gold Star Peak, Inc. | Sep 7, 2021
Our team couldn’t be more honored by the media coverage we’ve received for the work we do. From TV, newspapers, magazine articles, radio, and social media, they all have wonderfully covered our work and the impacts it’s had on those we serve, we truly are...
by Gold Star Peak, Inc. | Jun 1, 2021
JBER paratroopers hike Gold Star Peak to honor and remember their 77 fallen brothers and sisters in arms.28 May 2021 Spc. Karl Mordorff plants a flag atop Gold Star Peak Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Eklutna. Nearly 300 Paratroopers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat...
by Kirk Alkire | May 1, 2021
Driven Sy and I worked together a few years ago in Alaska, she was then, and still is incredibly detailed oriented. Never asked, she just always rolled up her sleeves and got after whatever the task was, she’s absolutely driven. I wasn’t the least bit surprised...
by Gold Star Peak, Inc. | Nov 27, 2020
Mountain of Memories…One Climb at a Time. These words, numbers, phrases and acronyms represent hundreds of stories from those that have adventured with us. It is a compilation of memories, experiences from along the trail to the summit that so very many have...
by Kirk Alkire | Oct 12, 2020
This miniature United States Marine Corps flag traveled by vehicle over 4,000 miles from New Jersey to Alaska with Gold Star Parents Mona and Ford Shaw, they were on a mission. Their mission, travel to Alaska and climb Gold Star Peak and honor their fallen son, U.S....
