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Friday, October 21, 2011
Operation Sweet Tooth Spreads Joy
With the support of other local merchants, Lunson will offer
local children $1 for every pound of candy they drop off at her
office the day after Halloween, Nov. 1. The collected candy will
then be passed on to a local chapter of the Blue Star Mothers,
which will in turn distribute the sweet treats to the United States
Armed Forces stationed abroad via care packages.
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Despite troop withdrawal, care packages still needed
TULSA - Troops may be returning from Iraq soon but there are still
thousands of U.S. service members serving in other foreign nations.
2NEWS caught up with volunteers packing care packages for our troops to get their reaction Friday's news that all U.S. troops will return to the states by year's end.
2NEWS caught up with volunteers packing care packages for our troops to get their reaction Friday's news that all U.S. troops will return to the states by year's end.
Veterans Stand Down
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Stand Down refers to a concept used during the Vietnam War where battle-weary soldiers were removed from combat, and given a day of rest. It was an opportunity for troops to take care of personal hygiene, receive medical and dental care and enjoy a warm meal.
In 1988, Vietnam Veterans of San Diego and a couple of other men formed Stand Down — an event for homeless veterans where they can obtain clothing, get basic check-ups, and eat a hot meal with companions. The annual Stand Down event has since spread to cities across the nation.
Living on the streets is “like combat for homeless vets trying to survive,” said Lisa Strauss, homeless program coordinator for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Grand Junction.
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Kudos to Hooper and Weaver Mortuary
The Blue Star Mothers, Sierra Nevada Chapter #12 would like to thank Kay Baker and her staff at Hooper and Weaver Mortuary.
I went to Kay with a request. Blue Star Mothers needed to purchase two plaques to place in the town of Truckee for their fallen soldiers, 1st Lt. Nathan Krissoff and Sgt. Phillip Allen Bocks. Kay not only helped us with the communication and purchase of these plaques, she did so with no cost to us for her assistance and service.
Her generous gift is deeply appreciated and we wanted to thank her and her staff so very much. We could not have done with without their help.
Cindy M. McVay
President of Blue Star Mothers, Sierra Nevada Chapter #12
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Sunday, October 9, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Blue Star Mothers help to Support Parents
When Joan Van Swol's son was deployed to Iraq the first time, she didn't have the unique level of supportive understanding that she gets with Blue Star Mothers.
"I have a terrific family, but unless you're the mother of a deployed service member, you just don't know what it's like," she said. "No one knows what military moms go through except other military moms."
Blue Star Mothers is a support, social and service group devoted to supporting the moms of active and retired military personnel. The Southeast Wisconsin, Chapter 2 group meets the third Thursday of each month at Sturtevant Village Hall. They share a pot luck meal and discuss upcoming events in which they'll participate, like the Memorial Day parade or putting together care packages for troops currently deployed.
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"I have a terrific family, but unless you're the mother of a deployed service member, you just don't know what it's like," she said. "No one knows what military moms go through except other military moms."
Blue Star Mothers is a support, social and service group devoted to supporting the moms of active and retired military personnel. The Southeast Wisconsin, Chapter 2 group meets the third Thursday of each month at Sturtevant Village Hall. They share a pot luck meal and discuss upcoming events in which they'll participate, like the Memorial Day parade or putting together care packages for troops currently deployed.
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
Novato soldier home from Afghanistan receives hero's welcome
After 13 months in Afghanistan, Spc. Chris Fagioli returned home to Novato on Friday — and his mother couldn't be happier.
"He's home and safe, and I'm just going to stare at him for a little while," said Tina Mohn, Fagioli's mother.
Fagioli — who could not speak to the Independent Journal per military orders — had spent more than a year as a member of the U.S. Army's 86th Expeditionary Signal Batallion, serving most recently at a contingency operating point near Afghanistan's Kunar Valley. "He sets up the communication system on bases and runs that," said Mohn, who
couldn't be prouder of her son — even though she had originally done everything in her power to keep Fagioli from joining the Army.
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Operation Heartfelt Salute
Columbia Place mall Mall has kicked off an Operation Heartfelt Salute campaign to support military members and their families.
The campaign, which continues through March 12, includes a letter-writing program and care package delivery to soldiers.
Shoppers can stop by the mall offices and write a note of appreciation on specially prepared postcards. Or they can donate items for care packages to be sent to deployed military personnel.
Suggested care items include DVDs, CDs, toiletries, cheese and cracker packs, canned fruit, pudding, chips and other packaged food items. Items can be dropped off at the mall office between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or between noon and 2 p.m. Saturday.
Residents also can buy Operation Heartfelt Salute bracelets for $1 each to support Blue Star Mothers and other organizations that support the troops.
Rantin: Epworth Home being renovated - Bertram Rantin - TheState.com
The campaign, which continues through March 12, includes a letter-writing program and care package delivery to soldiers.
Shoppers can stop by the mall offices and write a note of appreciation on specially prepared postcards. Or they can donate items for care packages to be sent to deployed military personnel.
Suggested care items include DVDs, CDs, toiletries, cheese and cracker packs, canned fruit, pudding, chips and other packaged food items. Items can be dropped off at the mall office between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or between noon and 2 p.m. Saturday.
Residents also can buy Operation Heartfelt Salute bracelets for $1 each to support Blue Star Mothers and other organizations that support the troops.
Rantin: Epworth Home being renovated - Bertram Rantin - TheState.com
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Thousands of Grand Valley Residents Send Valentines to Troops Overseas
KREX News Room
Maura Kennedy
Grand Junction - Military women and men overseas will have thousands of Valentines from the Grand Valley this year thanks to the efforts of one local military mother's group.Blue Star Mothers set up tables full of glitter, cards, stickers, and pens on Sunday for anyone to design a homemade card for a veteran or a service person overseas.
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Thousands of Grand Valley Residents Send Valentines to Troops Overseas | KREX - News, Weather, Sports for Grand Junction | Montrose | Glenwood Springs - Coverage You Can Count On | Around the Region
Friday, February 11, 2011
The War after the War
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - More than a million young American soldiers have returned home from overseas, but never truly left the battleground. Many service men and women endure a painful struggle to readjust after they're discharged from the military. Our newest generation of veterans is fighting a war after the war.
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
Candy Collection for Overseas Troops
KREX News Room
Kids were lining up to trade in their Halloween candy to be sent overseas and make some cash off of it as well. Oral Health Partners and the Grand Valley Blue Star Mothers are teaming up to help our military men and women overseas.
Here's how it works: kids bring in their candy, they get $2 a pound for it, and then it is all shipped throughout the world.
Last year, 500 pounds of candy was collected. This year they've already broken that record and collected more than 600 pounds and counting.
The kids did admit they didn't donate all their candy, and were able to sneak a stash for themselves.
This is the second year this event has been held.
Here's how it works: kids bring in their candy, they get $2 a pound for it, and then it is all shipped throughout the world.
Last year, 500 pounds of candy was collected. This year they've already broken that record and collected more than 600 pounds and counting.
The kids did admit they didn't donate all their candy, and were able to sneak a stash for themselves.
This is the second year this event has been held.
Local Hero welcomed home
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KREX News Room
KREX News Room
Joe Thompson
Grand Junction - Another one of the Western Slope's finest is back home for the holidays. Late Wednesday morning, Airman Angela Abeyta from Delta arrived home to a hero's welcome at the Grand Junction Regional Airport.
Abeyta is currently stationed in Texas for technical training. She says she's excited to be home for Christmas, and is looking forward to her two week break.
"Just some good-home cooked meals. That's all I'm looking forward to. And maybe some sledding if the snow comes," said Abeyta.
Along with friends and family, Abeyta was welcomed home by the Blue Star Mothers along with veterans from the local VFW.
Abeyta is currently stationed in Texas for technical training. She says she's excited to be home for Christmas, and is looking forward to her two week break.
"Just some good-home cooked meals. That's all I'm looking forward to. And maybe some sledding if the snow comes," said Abeyta.
Along with friends and family, Abeyta was welcomed home by the Blue Star Mothers along with veterans from the local VFW.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Wreaths honor passed heroes during the holidays
Wreaths honor passed heroes during the holidays
http://www.nbc11news.com/home/headlines/Wreaths_honor_passed_heros_during_the_holidays_111731899.html
The Grand Valley joined the Wreaths Across America effort for the third year to honor passed soldiers in a very special way during the holidays.
http://www.nbc11news.com/home/headlines/Wreaths_honor_passed_heros_during_the_holidays_111731899.html
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
Army dad makes surprise visit to son's elementary school
Nine-year-old Dominic J. Mascroft was paid a surprise visit by a soldier — his father, U.S. Army Spec. Brian R. Mascroft — who returned earlier than expected after a year in Iraq.
“See that? I got you out of school,” his father said.
After the Mascrofts reunited with a warm embrace in front of classmates, who responded with rousing applause, Ms. Menard asked the boy if he was surprised.
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Ms. Messier, a member of the Blue Star Mother's organization that conducts campaigns for food drives and contributions shipped overseas to their children and their units, spoke of her son's return.
“It's very heart-wrenching, when you think about everyone over there and what they're doing, not knowing where they are because they can't tell you,” she said. “Moms always like to keep track of their kids and where they are and when they're in the service they can't do that.”
Army dad makes surprise visit to son's elementary school
Vets get good food, good advice
"People need to call to reserve a spot," Garrett said.
For the third year, the Blue Star Hoosier Mothers prepared a free breakfast and lunch for people who attended the expo.
Biscuits and gravy were on the menu for breakfast followed by brats, green peppers, onions, red potatoes and green beans for lunch.
"After our meeting last night, I went home and used my mother's iron skillet to fry sausage and make gravy," Gayle Sosbe said. "We have a good time helping Claude out. We honor our veterans. We love to do it. Besides, Claude needs to be out here (among the veterans.)"
Sosbe is the outgoing president of the Blue Star Hoosier Mothers. Lynn Ringis is the new president and Lisa Denau is the new vice president.
Sosbe was wearing an apron she received as a gift.
"It's half Marines and half Navy," she said proudly.
Sosbe said the Blue Star Hoosier Mothers group is growing. As many as 25 people attend the meetings, which are usually held the last Thursday of each month, but the meeting date is changed from time to time, such as in November due to Thanksgiving.
Call Sosbe at 362-5713 for more information.
Vets get good food, good advice - The Paper of Montgomery Co. - Crawfordsville, IN
For the third year, the Blue Star Hoosier Mothers prepared a free breakfast and lunch for people who attended the expo.
Biscuits and gravy were on the menu for breakfast followed by brats, green peppers, onions, red potatoes and green beans for lunch.
"After our meeting last night, I went home and used my mother's iron skillet to fry sausage and make gravy," Gayle Sosbe said. "We have a good time helping Claude out. We honor our veterans. We love to do it. Besides, Claude needs to be out here (among the veterans.)"
Sosbe is the outgoing president of the Blue Star Hoosier Mothers. Lynn Ringis is the new president and Lisa Denau is the new vice president.
Sosbe was wearing an apron she received as a gift.
"It's half Marines and half Navy," she said proudly.
Sosbe said the Blue Star Hoosier Mothers group is growing. As many as 25 people attend the meetings, which are usually held the last Thursday of each month, but the meeting date is changed from time to time, such as in November due to Thanksgiving.
Call Sosbe at 362-5713 for more information.
Vets get good food, good advice - The Paper of Montgomery Co. - Crawfordsville, IN
Monday, September 27, 2010
Local Gold Star Mother would like state tribute to address whole families of fallen soldiers
PAW PAW - Laura De Roo of Paw Paw, vice president of the local Blue Star Mothers group is pleased that Gov. Jennifer Granholm has designated Sept. 26, Gold Star Mother's Day, honoring the sacrifices of the mothers of fallen soldiers. But, De Roo and her husband, David, wish the tribute would be extended to state Gold Star Families, Gold Star Dads, siblings, spouses, and children, all who have also experienced the loss as well.
The De Roos lost their son, Sgt. Gabriel G. De Roo, on Aug. 20, 2006, in Mosul, Iraq, while he led a squad on patrol. He was serving his second tour of duty there with the United States Army 2/3 Infantry Company A Stryker Brigade from Fort Lewis, Wash.
"This designation originally took place June 23, 1936. While searching for the original wording of that proclamation, I came upon the proclamation of several states that have over the years, designated the last Sunday of the month as Gold Star Mother's Day. Michigan is not the first," said De Roo, vice president of the Southwest Michigan 179 Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., and Big Dipper National Auxiliary president.
"Having our governor recognize the loss, honor, and sacrifice of the many Gold Star Mothers of this state is appropriate. I am not surprised that Gov. Granholm was willing to do so. She has supported the families of the fallen from our state for years," De Roo added.
"I do wish that this proclamation reached just a bit further than the mothers, and honored those others, as well."
Courier Leader - Local Gold Star Mother would like state tribute to address whole families of fallen soldiers
The De Roos lost their son, Sgt. Gabriel G. De Roo, on Aug. 20, 2006, in Mosul, Iraq, while he led a squad on patrol. He was serving his second tour of duty there with the United States Army 2/3 Infantry Company A Stryker Brigade from Fort Lewis, Wash.
"This designation originally took place June 23, 1936. While searching for the original wording of that proclamation, I came upon the proclamation of several states that have over the years, designated the last Sunday of the month as Gold Star Mother's Day. Michigan is not the first," said De Roo, vice president of the Southwest Michigan 179 Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., and Big Dipper National Auxiliary president.
"Having our governor recognize the loss, honor, and sacrifice of the many Gold Star Mothers of this state is appropriate. I am not surprised that Gov. Granholm was willing to do so. She has supported the families of the fallen from our state for years," De Roo added.
"I do wish that this proclamation reached just a bit further than the mothers, and honored those others, as well."
Courier Leader - Local Gold Star Mother would like state tribute to address whole families of fallen soldiers
Wyckoff event honors Women with children in the Military
The ceremony was organized by the Blue Star Mothers of America Inc., a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of women whose children are, or have been, in the military. Under Blue Stars, women with children who have died serving in the military are distinguished as "Gold Star" mothers.
Ceremonies in northern New Jersey were also held in Ho-Ho-Kus, Wanaque and West Milford.
NorthJersey.com: Wyckoff event honors women with children serving in military
Ceremonies in northern New Jersey were also held in Ho-Ho-Kus, Wanaque and West Milford.
NorthJersey.com: Wyckoff event honors women with children serving in military
Mothers of Soldiers Attend Reception at Bush Home
The last Sunday in September is Gold Star Mother's Day, a day meant for people to honor mothers who have lost a son or daughter while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
On Saturday night, former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush hosted a reception in their Dallas home for local Gold Star Mothers and Blue Star Mothers. Blue Star Mothers are mothers that have a soldier serving their country right now.
NBCDFW assignment editor Cynthia Garcia was invited to the reception as a Gold Star Mother.
Mothers of Soldiers Attend Reception at Bush Home | NBC Dallas-Fort Worth
Peterson Piano Studio: Patriotic Festival SPECIAL EVENTS
This year, for our Festival, BAMTA has chosen to host a Patriotic Festival. At the Festival, students will be able to bring donations to the Blue Star Mothers. They will also be able to stay after they perform and make a card or two for a service man or woman. This will be a nice opportunity to "give back" to our community.
Peterson Piano Studio: Patriotic Festival SPECIAL EVENTS
Peterson Piano Studio: Patriotic Festival SPECIAL EVENTS
'Parapup': New children's book brings comfort to children of deployed service members
Vertuli wrote and published the recently released "ParaPup Reports for Duty." Written in simple children's language, ParaPup, who can fly faster than a jet plane, is highly trained in snuggling. The book and a stuffed dog, ParaPup, are available for $25 from the newly-formed Blue Star Mothers organization. Cindy Carroll is president of the local group, made up of mothers who have or had children serving in the military, and can be reached at 622-8413.
'Parapup': New children's book brings comfort to children of deployed service members | coshoctontribune.com | Coshocton Tribune
'Parapup': New children's book brings comfort to children of deployed service members | coshoctontribune.com | Coshocton Tribune
Gold Star Flag Ceremony honors fallen heroes and their Families
A Blue Star Mother or Stepmother has a son or daughter currently serving or honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States.
Col. Mary Garr, 502nd Mission Support Group commander began the ceremony with "We know you have been through tremendous loss and sacrifice. We want to ensure you we will continue to support you."
Gold Star Flag Ceremony honors fallen heroes and their Families
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Blue Star Moms gather in Grand Junction
Blue Star Moms gather in Grand Junction
Hundreds of military moms from across the country are gathering in Grand Junction this week for the Blue Star Mothers of America convention.
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"We are the mothers. Once you have one in there, they're all your kids. Our main message is it support these troops and veterans in any way, whether it's legislative actions or support with money," says president Wendy Hoffman.
Medal of Honor recipient Paul Bucha spoke to the mother's Thursday afternoon about the effects of Post Traumatic Stress
Friday, the organization will be fundraising to build homes for wounded warriors. This is the first time in 68 years that Grand Junction has hosted the event.
Blue Star Moms gather in Grand Junction
krextv.com - Blue Star Mothers Hold National Convention in Grand Junction
krextv.com - Blue Star Mothers Hold National Convention in Grand Junction
Grand Junction, Colo.
Mothers from across the country whose sons and daughters are serving in the armed services have made their way to Grand Junction. The Blue Star Mothers of America is holding its national convention at the DoubleTree Hotel. The convention allows the 68-year-old nonprofit organization to take care of formal business, including electing new officers and making amendments in their charter.
But more importantly, it allows mothers who understand each other’s struggles to come together.
Grand Junction, Colo.
Mothers from across the country whose sons and daughters are serving in the armed services have made their way to Grand Junction. The Blue Star Mothers of America is holding its national convention at the DoubleTree Hotel. The convention allows the 68-year-old nonprofit organization to take care of formal business, including electing new officers and making amendments in their charter.
But more importantly, it allows mothers who understand each other’s struggles to come together.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Q2 KTVQ | Billings, Montana - News, Weather, Sports | Golf Tournament helps Blue Star Mothers, veterans
HUNTLEY, Mont. - A group of mothers with children serving in the military came together today for a good cause.
The Big Sky Chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America raised money to help veterans and current service members during a golf tournament.
The Yellowstone Roadway Transportation at the Pryor Creek Golf Course.
The Big Sky Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers was founded about year ago to give mothers a chance to support veterans, their military children and each other.
"It's kind of a place for us to connect," said Kari Longshore, 2nd vice-president of the Big Sky Blue Star Mothers of America."A place to kind of cry and laugh and share, and pray for one another's kids and love one another's kids. It's really hard for the Moms when the kids first get deployed. And we also welcome military wives and kind of help them through their deployments as well."
The tournament drew 73 players and raised about five-thousand dollars.
Half the money will be used to help wounded veterans.
Q2 KTVQ | Billings, Montana - News, Weather, Sports | Golf Tournament helps Blue Star Mothers, veterans
The Big Sky Chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America raised money to help veterans and current service members during a golf tournament.
The Yellowstone Roadway Transportation at the Pryor Creek Golf Course.
The Big Sky Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers was founded about year ago to give mothers a chance to support veterans, their military children and each other.
"It's kind of a place for us to connect," said Kari Longshore, 2nd vice-president of the Big Sky Blue Star Mothers of America."A place to kind of cry and laugh and share, and pray for one another's kids and love one another's kids. It's really hard for the Moms when the kids first get deployed. And we also welcome military wives and kind of help them through their deployments as well."
The tournament drew 73 players and raised about five-thousand dollars.
Half the money will be used to help wounded veterans.
Q2 KTVQ | Billings, Montana - News, Weather, Sports | Golf Tournament helps Blue Star Mothers, veterans
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Blue Star Mothers coming to Buffalo-Niagara - YNN, Your News Now
Amherst, NY - Inspired by her sons Ryan, who is serving in Iraq, and David, who is serving in Afghanistan, Catherine Chapman of Amherst is starting a Buffalo-Niagara Chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America.
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Blue Star Mothers coming to Buffalo-Niagara - YNN, Your News Now
"This is our way of saying thank you to those men and women who have answered the call and have stepped up to the plate and who do believe in what they're doing," said Chapman.
The Blue Star Mothers are mothers who currently have or have had children honorably serving in the military. Chapman learned about the organization after her sons enlisted. She joined a chapter in Chautauqua County in March around the same time she lost her job. It was then she decided to focus her energy on starting one in the Buffalo-Niagara region.
"It's well worth it," said Chapman. "It's been a lot of work but it's been a lot of fun too along the way, and I've met some absolutely wonderful people."
Blue Star Mothers are more than a support group. They collect items for care packages and have a "Greetings from Home" campaign as well. Chapman sews pillowcases with the goal of putting one in each care package. "This helps to boost their morale to know that somebody really cares, and we're not forgotten and we're not doing this for nothing," said Chapman.
Blue Star Mothers also tend to the needs of veterans. Chapman expects to complete the Blue Star charter application Tuesday night. That's when she'll encourage others to join the group at an informational meeting at 7 p.m. at the American Legion on Amherst Street in Buffalo. For additional information people can visit www.NY7BuffaloNiagaraBSM@yahoo.com.
"This has helped me personally to be able to, like I said, not only give back to the troops and show them appreciation, but it's also helping me to understand that I'm not alone in this," said Chapman.
Chapman proudly flies her flags and displays a blue star banner in the window of her Amherst home, one star for each son. She's looking forward to sharing her patriotic pride with a new chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America.
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Blue Star Mothers coming to Buffalo-Niagara - YNN, Your News Now
"This is our way of saying thank you to those men and women who have answered the call and have stepped up to the plate and who do believe in what they're doing," said Chapman.
The Blue Star Mothers are mothers who currently have or have had children honorably serving in the military. Chapman learned about the organization after her sons enlisted. She joined a chapter in Chautauqua County in March around the same time she lost her job. It was then she decided to focus her energy on starting one in the Buffalo-Niagara region.
"It's well worth it," said Chapman. "It's been a lot of work but it's been a lot of fun too along the way, and I've met some absolutely wonderful people."
Blue Star Mothers are more than a support group. They collect items for care packages and have a "Greetings from Home" campaign as well. Chapman sews pillowcases with the goal of putting one in each care package. "This helps to boost their morale to know that somebody really cares, and we're not forgotten and we're not doing this for nothing," said Chapman.
Blue Star Mothers also tend to the needs of veterans. Chapman expects to complete the Blue Star charter application Tuesday night. That's when she'll encourage others to join the group at an informational meeting at 7 p.m. at the American Legion on Amherst Street in Buffalo. For additional information people can visit www.NY7BuffaloNiagaraBSM@yahoo.com.
"This has helped me personally to be able to, like I said, not only give back to the troops and show them appreciation, but it's also helping me to understand that I'm not alone in this," said Chapman.
Chapman proudly flies her flags and displays a blue star banner in the window of her Amherst home, one star for each son. She's looking forward to sharing her patriotic pride with a new chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Stars and Stripes at Old Navy
In conjunction with Old Navy's annual Support our Troops event in Grand Junction, The Grand Valley Blue Star Mothers have an informational table available while also collecting care package donations. Anyone who brings an item into the store that is listed on the GVBSM item list and donates it to the Blue Star Mothers will receive a coupon for 10% off their Old Navy purchase.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
New Military Support Group Created in WNY
New Military Support Group Created in WNY | WKBW News 7: News, Sports, Weather - Buffalo, New York | Local News
wgrz.com | Buffalo, NY | Amherst Mom Starts Local Chapter of Military Support Group
The Blue Star Mother's Organization was started in 1942 in Flint, Michigan by a few mothers' who were looking for support while their sons were overseas. Throughout the past years, the group has grown to encompass other family members. The group is known to collect items for care packages to send to troops, hold meetings for emotional support during deployment periods and ultimately, bring families together that are dealing with relatives serving in war.
wgrz.com | Buffalo, NY | Amherst Mom Starts Local Chapter of Military Support Group
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