Fortunately, the Blue Star Mothers of America, a
non-partisan veterans' service organization composed of mothers of
current and former service members, has been there to support troops,
veterans and their families since 1942. ... story
Army Pfc. Adam Miller, 20, gets a hug from friend Lisa Walsh of
Fairport after arriving at the Greater Rochester International Airport
on Wednesday. At right is Bill Cole, a veteran and member of Operation
Welcome Home, a group of volunteers that welcomes home servicemen and
women. / Shawn Dowd/staff photographer