Chairman Diaz Honors Two-Time President of American Gold Star Mothers Georgie Carter-Krell

MIAMI – Georgie Carter-Krell has devoted her life to sharing her son's legacy as a true American hero. He was killed in action during the Vietnam War at age of 19. She has kept his memory alive for more than 50 years with her thousands of hours volunteering on behalf of veterans and their mothers. This morning, Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Jose “Pepe” Diaz, joined by fellow commissioners and the Mayor, presented her with a proclamation recognizing her selfless and remarkable journey.

Miami-Dade County Commissioners honor Georgie Carter-Krell with a proclamation for her selfless volunteerism on behalf of veterans and their mothers (Photos by Armando Rodriguez / Miami-Dade County)Her son, United States Marine, PFC Bruce Wayne Carter posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroism, as he died protecting his unit when they were ambushed.

“She is an incredible woman, superb mother and remarkable patriot, I very much admire,” said Chairman Diaz. “She is an example of faith, love, and commitment for turning a personal tragedy into blessings for many others.”

Carter-Krell spent decades volunteering at the Miami VA Hospital, and later spearheaded the building’s dedication in honor of her son, and it is now known as the Bruce W. Carter Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Miami.

Through her tireless efforts, the Marine Corps League 052 was named after PFC Bruce W. Carter and the Miami-Dade Young Marines will forever be known as PFC Bruce W. Carter Medal of Honor Young Marines.

She has distinguished herself as the only two-time President in the history of the American Gold Star Mothers and has volunteered more than 25,000 hours to support the organization and help hero veterans. Carter-Krell continues the plight today to ensure that veterans, who have fought for this country and those who died patriotically are respected and never forgotten.