HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) - Blue Star Mothers of Alabama gathered at Veterans Park in Hoover November 3rd to show support for their sons and daughters serving in the armed forces by walking in their boots.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
Walking in the Boots of Serviceman
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) - Blue Star Mothers of Alabama gathered at Veterans Park in Hoover November 3rd to show support for their sons and daughters serving in the armed forces by walking in their boots.
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Maplesville power restored, cleanup efforts in progress
The local chapter of Blue Star Mothers, a national organization of
mothers of servicemen and women, will be in Maplesville on Saturday,
Jan. 28 at noon to help clean up.
Haigler said the town has paired volunteers with homeowners to assist with miscellaneous tasks, such as removing downed tree limbs and cleaning yards.
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Haigler said the town has paired volunteers with homeowners to assist with miscellaneous tasks, such as removing downed tree limbs and cleaning yards.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Local Blue Star Mothers participate in Memorial Day Events
Shelby County Reporter Local Blue Star Mothers participate in Memorial Day Events: "Last summer, a small group of Chelsea mothers of active military personnel began working to organize a local chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America Inc.
In October, the group was chartered by the national organization as the first chapter in Alabama.
“But there is now a second group in north Alabama,” said President Pam Wilson. “Chapter One now has “22 members (mothers of active duty military) and nine associate members (family, friends or those that want to support our efforts).”
Blue Star Mothers of America Inc. sends care packages and writes letters of encouragement to troops. They support veteran’s health groups and families who lose loved ones in the war against terrorism. The organization also supports the efforts of other groups to bring the plight of POW/MIAs and veterans to the nation’s attention.
On Memorial Day this year, the local chapter participated in the Laying On Of Wreaths ceremonies at the Alabama National Cemetery and the American Village.
“We laid two wreaths, one at the Alabama National Cemetery and one at the American Village in honor of those men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice so that we can continue to live in this great nation and enjoy the freedoms that we have today,” said Wilson.
Mothers from the group also manned a table where visitors to the American Village could get more information on the organization and sign up for membership.
Vice–president Katharine Johnston was one of these mothers. Her son has deployed twice to Iraq with the army and is now back in the States.
Bobbi Wideman’s son also did two tours in Iraq, but was discharged from active duty with the army the first of this year. She is still an active member of Blue Star Mothers."
In October, the group was chartered by the national organization as the first chapter in Alabama.
“But there is now a second group in north Alabama,” said President Pam Wilson. “Chapter One now has “22 members (mothers of active duty military) and nine associate members (family, friends or those that want to support our efforts).”
Blue Star Mothers of America Inc. sends care packages and writes letters of encouragement to troops. They support veteran’s health groups and families who lose loved ones in the war against terrorism. The organization also supports the efforts of other groups to bring the plight of POW/MIAs and veterans to the nation’s attention.
On Memorial Day this year, the local chapter participated in the Laying On Of Wreaths ceremonies at the Alabama National Cemetery and the American Village.
“We laid two wreaths, one at the Alabama National Cemetery and one at the American Village in honor of those men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice so that we can continue to live in this great nation and enjoy the freedoms that we have today,” said Wilson.
Mothers from the group also manned a table where visitors to the American Village could get more information on the organization and sign up for membership.
Vice–president Katharine Johnston was one of these mothers. Her son has deployed twice to Iraq with the army and is now back in the States.
Bobbi Wideman’s son also did two tours in Iraq, but was discharged from active duty with the army the first of this year. She is still an active member of Blue Star Mothers."
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Blue Star Salute
Blue Star Salute Foundation, Inc.Established 15 Dec 2005
“Partners in Patriotism” Founding Organizations:
American Legion, Dept of AL
AL Society, Sons of American Revolution
The American Village Citizenship Trust
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.
"Blue Star Salute of Alabama is a concerted effort by local, state and national military, political, veteran and caring citizen groups and organizations and sets aside a day for particularly significant appreciation and honors for America’s military… (active, reserves and national guard), of all branches: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force and the historic US Merchant Marines. This includes a somber “Gold Star Salute” to those service members who have paid the ultimate price for America’s freedoms. Blue Star Salute also honors all those who are veterans of such military service and actively supports Alabama’s Veterans Homes."
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“Partners in Patriotism” Founding Organizations:
American Legion, Dept of AL
AL Society, Sons of American Revolution
The American Village Citizenship Trust
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.
"Blue Star Salute of Alabama is a concerted effort by local, state and national military, political, veteran and caring citizen groups and organizations and sets aside a day for particularly significant appreciation and honors for America’s military… (active, reserves and national guard), of all branches: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force and the historic US Merchant Marines. This includes a somber “Gold Star Salute” to those service members who have paid the ultimate price for America’s freedoms. Blue Star Salute also honors all those who are veterans of such military service and actively supports Alabama’s Veterans Homes."
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