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The largest family of the Blue Star Mothers belonged to Nick and Anna Matthees of rural Goddhue, Minnesota who sent 7 sons (3 Army, 2 Navy, and 2 Army Air Force) to serve during World War II. All 7 survived. [5] [6] Charleston SC newspaper article about Agnes Veronee on VE-Day with 7-star flag
A service flag or service banner is a banner that family members of those serving in the United States Armed Forces can display. The flag or banner is officially defined as a white field with a red border, with a blue star for each family member serving in the Armed Forces of the United States during any period of war or hostilities.
"The Service Flag displayed from homes, places of business, churches, schools, etc., to indicate the number of members of the family or organizations who are serving in the Armed Forces or who have died from such service. Service flags have a deep Blue Star for each living member in the service and a Gold Star for each member who has died."
More than 20 museums across the state are Blue Star Museums, which is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of ...
Health Net Federal Services Partners with Blue Star Families and Vulcan Productions on Deployment and Reintegration Handbook for Military Families WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Blue Star Families ...
Blue Star Memorial Highway marker on Interstate 81 northbound near New Market, Virginia. Blue Star Memorial Highways are highways in the United States that are marked to pay tribute to the U.S. armed forces. The National Council of State Garden Clubs, now known as National Garden Clubs, Inc., started the program in 1945 after World War II.
He told KOVR, "To hear the reaction of the flight being delayed because of a Gold Star family, and the first class cabin booing that was really upsetting." Perry, a Marine veteran himself, told ...
The Silver Star Service Flag and Banner are symbols to remind Americans of the sacrifice made for them by so many. [4] The Silver Star Service Banner is reserved for those who have been wounded, contracted a serious illness or injury in a war zone. [10] The Silver Star Service Flag may be flown by anyone as a symbols of remembrance and honor.