A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE SILVER STAR FAMILIES OF AMERICA
My Friends
My name is Steve Newton and I am the President of the Silver Star Families of America. The Silver Star Families of American was born to recognize, remember and assist the wounded of our armed forces from all wars.
We honor and remember our wounded primarily by the presentation of Silver Star Banners, certificates and letters to our Wounded or their families. The tradition of the Silver Star for the Wounded dates back to 1917 when people used to sew over a Blue Star with Silver thread to signify a Wounded Soldier.
It is our wish that every time someone sees a Silver Star Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying, that they remember the blood shed for this great Nation.
A few months back we embarked on a mission to have one day set aside to honor ALL our wounded. Purple Heart recipients, victims of friendly fire, kids injured in a war zone, those who suffer from PTSD, Agent Orange effects and Gulf War syndrome.
To date 44 states and many cities across the country have declared May 1st “Silver Star” day to remember the sacrifice of our wounded. I want to thank the Governors, Mayors and the people of the states and cities that have signed on for their patriotism and desire to remember and honor our wounded.
We would like you to join with us in honoring our wounded on Silver Star Day. Visit a V.A. medical center; a veteran’s home; a military hospital. Drive with your lights on; Say a prayer; Sponsor a Silver Star Banner for a wounded Soldier.
If nothing else at 5:00 pm central, stop and REMEMBER. Remember those that have shed blood and given up so much for you and I. Remember those who have been affected by the horrors of war.
I am also asking all veteran organizations to join with the Silver Star Families of America to say thank you to our wounded. The SSFOA honor and respect all who support our military.
Steve Newton
Founder and President
The Silver Star Families of America
States Approved
and have signed
letter
letter of support
THE SILVER STAR FAMILIES OF AMERICA
MAY 1ST SILVER STAR DAY
.~a day to honor our Wounded together nationwide~
WE WILL NEVER FORGET THE SACRIFICES OF OUR WOUNDED AND FAMILIES
Cities that have signed the Proclamation
Bridgeton MO
Maplewood, MO
Maryland Heights, MO
Webster Groves, MO
Town & Country, MO
Florissant, MO
St. Louis, MO
St. Louis County, MO
Clayton, MO
Chesterfield, MO
Maplewood, MO
Greenwich, CT
Dayton, OH
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Columbus, OH
Shreveport, LA
Slidell, LA
Bossier City, LA
Fairfield, CA
Fort Worth, TX
Carmel, IN
Farmington, NM
Milton, GA
Alabama signing
Georgia signing
"Do you support making the Silver Star Banner an official Service Banner for the Wounded?"
SSFOA is working to see legislation passed that will designate the Silver Star Flag and Banner as the Official Flag and Banner for our wounded Armed Forces.
PLEASE SIGN IN SUPPORT OF MAKING THE SS BANNER AND FLAG THE OFFICIAL SERVICE BANNER AND FLAG FOR OUR WOUNDED
SILVER STAR FLAG ®
SILVER STAR BANNER TM
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Disclaimer:
The Silver Star Banner and Flag is in no way connected to the Silver Star Medal
The Silver Star Families of America is a non-partisan, not-for-profit charitable organization committed to supporting the United States Wounded Military Members and Veterans from all wars, past and present, and honoring their sacrifice with Silver Star Banners.Content within this web site is the sole property of The Silver Star Families of America"All photos and letters sent to the SSFOA become the property of the organization to be used in any way we deem appropriate." SSFOA reserves the right to conduct the day to day business of the organization as they deem appropriate. State Coordinators and Reps will be chosen at the discretion of SSFOA National Headquarters. SSFOA is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit public charity organization. See your tax advisor.Questions/Comments Pertaining To This Web site CONTACT US
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SILVER STAR FAMILIES OF AMERICA
SILVER STAR DAY
2007
