"Christine Morente, STAFF WRITER
Article Created: 04/28/2008 02:33:25 AM PDT
SAN BRUNO - TALEEN TATIAN had no idea it would be difficult to find families with sons and daughters serving in the Middle East.
The 29-year-old has gone to recruitment centers, congregations, schools and police and fire departments in San Mateo County, but so far, her two-month fact-finding mission has given her nothing to work with.
'I feel like having a banner saying, 'You're not alone,' and waving it,' said Tatian, who is frustrated, yet undeterred.
...A year-and-a-half ago, the group became a chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America, a national organization dedicated to supporting active duty service personnel. The Pacifica group is also known as the San Mateo County Blue Star Moms, said Debbie Smyser, a member.
Now, there are 32 mothers in the support group. Every three months, they send care packages to the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. They meet once a month. There are chapters in Danville and Santa Clara. "
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