South Jersey - Breaking news from Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem counties - NJ.com: " by South Jersey News Online Thursday November 01, 2007, 11:48 AM The Blue Star Mothers of Southern New Jersey, Chapter 2, will present a Hero Candle to the Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7.
Blue Star Mothers have or have had children serving in the military. The group is a non-profit (501[c]3 service organization whose members support each other and their children while promoting patriotism.
The Hero Candle symbolizes the light of hope that is lit until all our deployed troops return home safely. 'We want to raise awareness that our community has many volunteer military who are fighting for our freedom,' said Nancy Chard Jones, whose son, Brian Kotsch, is serving in Iraq. Hero Candles are available from the Blue Star Mothers for a $15 donation, which helps the group work in the community and to provide for those overseas. The group is also available as a resource for military parents who need support and community during the stressful time of their childrens' deployments.
'By working together to prepare and send packages and items to our troops, we support them and each other,' Jones said. Anyone interested in learning more about the Blue Star Mothers chapter can contact its president, Kory Joyce, by e-mail at Kory.Joyce@verizon.net or call Jones at (856) 853-9398."
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