“What I love the most about Legacies Alive are the many opportunities they have provided me to meet Gold Star families from around the nation. We have shared our stories, laughed, celebrated the lives of our heroes and created lasting friendships. To the veterans who founded Legacies Alive and all those who have graciously supported its mission, thank you for the blessings of friendships, love, support and encouragement I have received.”
As president of the Gold Star Family Advisory Board for Legacies Alive, Carol represents Gold Star families at monthly executive board meetings. She serves as a liaison between Gold Star families and the board of directors, providing insight into the needs of our families and how we can best serve them.
Carol is the mother of Staff Sergeant Brian Piercy who was killed in Afghanistan on July 19, 2010. Her other two sons, Eric and Kevin, also served in the Army. After earning her Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University and MS degree from Oregon State University, Carol taught mathematics for 31 years before retiring in June 2018. Carol lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Joe.