"The Capt. John Joslin, Jr. Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently recognized Sharon A. Bouchard of Leominster, and presented her with the DAR Community Service Award and pin. The award recognizes an outstanding volunteer who contributes to the community in a heroic, civic or benevolent manner. Sharon is the organizer of Chapter No. 1 Blue Star Mothers in Massachusetts. The Blue Star Mothers organization was created in 1942, to give support to families that have children serving in the military. While Bouchard's older son Barry was with the Marines in Iraq, she realized from going online that there were no chapters of Blue Star Mothers in Massachusetts. Bouchard found other mothers with children in military service that also recognized the need to provide support, particularly by sending comfort items to those serving and those wounded in hospitals. A second chapter was formed earlier this fall in eastern Massachusetts. Bouchard's younger son, Scott, is a Marine stationed in Florida. Barry is now a Leominster police officer. For information on the DAR, contact Regent Marilyn Abbott at (978) 874- 0058. For more information on the Blue Star Mothers, contact Veterans' Services at (978) 534-7538. "
Bouchard recognized as outstanding volunteer:
Bouchard recognized as outstanding volunteer:
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