The parents (known as "Gold Star parents") of members of the Armed Forces who die during a period of war. Sgt. Michael C. Barry, February 8, 1973 - February 2, 2003, 205th Area Medical Battalion: CWO 2 Bryan J. Nichols, October 16, 1979 - August 6, 2011, Bravo Company 7-158th Aviation Regiment: Sgt. Gary A. Eckert, Jr., February 18, 1981 - May 8, 2005, Reserve's 983rd Engineer Battalion