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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness National SecurityForeign Policy Intelligence Justice Military National SecurityForeign Policy Intelligence Justice Military PENTAGON CONFRONTS GOLD STAR DIVIDE AMONG GRIEVING MILITARY FAMILIES Some want to preserve a strict interpretation of who qualifies for a status revered within the military community. Others seek a more inclusive definition. 10 min 588 Sorry, a summary is not available for this article at this time. Please try again later. Andy Weiss, father of the late 1st Lt. Daniel Weiss, at his home on June 27. Daniel died by suicide in March 2012 after several tours in Afghanistan. Groups such as the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) are working to expand the definition of Gold Star to include families like the Weisses. (Taylor Glascock for The Washington Post) By Dan Lamothe July 15, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. EDT First Lt. Daniel Weiss was a 25-year-old Army Ranger preparing for his fourth combat deployment to Afghanistan when he died by suicide at his Tacoma, Wash., apartment in 2012. There were difficult days after that, recalled his father, Andy. But what proved both surprising and hurtful, he said, were efforts to ensure his son’s death was viewed differently than those of fellow service members who had been killed in action. Share 588 Comments NewsletterDaily Today’s Headlines The most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors, delivered every morning. Sign up PAID PROMOTED STORIES Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement TOP STORIES D.C. region Local news, weather, sports, events, restaurants and more Hectic day leads to (almost) leisurely night for Nationals Brandon Aiyuk to the Commanders may seem intriguing. Is it realistic? Nats’ Josiah Gray out for season after partial UCL tear that needs surgery back Try a different topic Sign in or create a free account to save your preferences Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sitemap Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices CA Notice of Collection Your Privacy Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * About The Post * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * Policies & Standards * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Print Products Terms of Sale * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Submissions & Discussion Policy * RSS Terms of Service * Ad Choices * CA Notice of Collection * Your Privacy Choices 5.21.10 Already a subscriber? Sign in GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE WASHINGTON POST You can cancel anytime. MONTHLY $1 every week for the first year billed as $4 every 4 weeks YEARLY $120 $40 for the first yearBEST VALUE * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * 24/7 live news updates Add your email address Card View more offers