Episode 9: Honoring PFC Justin Davis - Paula's Story

In this powerful episode of Gold Star Stories, we sit down with Paula Davis, a mother who has carried the unimaginable weight of losing her only child—Army Private First Class Justin Davis. At just 19 years old, Justin was killed in Afghanistan in 2006, a little over a year after joining the military. What followed for Paula was a journey marked by grief, service, and an unwavering commitment to making sure her son is never forgotten.

Paula shares stories of Justin’s vibrant personality, his love for music, his dream of becoming an actor, and his fierce determination to serve on the front lines. She walks us through the heart-wrenching day she received the news of his death—not with a knock at the door, but alone in a hotel room, hundreds of miles from home.

This episode isn’t just about loss—it’s about love that refuses to be silenced. It’s about legacy, resilience, and the strength of a mother who keeps showing up for her son, nearly two decades later.

🎖️ To Justin. To Paula. To all the families who live with the cost of service every single day.

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