Annual Observance for the Wounded

Week of July 21, 2008

Silver Star Families of America asked 5,000 cities and towns -- 100 per state -- across the nation to sign a proclamation to observe May 1, 2009 as Silver Star Banner Day, honoring wounded and ill servicemembers from all wars. A Silver Star Families of America committee contacts city clerks and mayors to inform them of the event and to ask for their participation. When they agree, they receive a proclamation letter to sign. To date, nearly 60 cities in 18 states have signed on to observe Silver Star Banner Day in 2009 and thereafter. The Silver Star Families of America website is the place to start for people who want to ensure their community has the opportunity to participate. 

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