States Declare Silver Star Day

Week of February 05, 2007

Thanks to the efforts of Silver Star Families of America, the states of Indiana, New Mexico, Illinois, North Carolina, and Louisiana have proclaimed May 1 as "Silver Star Day" to honor the nation's wounded servicemembers. The group would like to establish May 1 as a national day of observance in every state that would honor America's wounded servicemembers. Individuals wanting to help represent Silver Star Day in a their state should contact Janie Orman, the group's vice president, or Steve Newton, Silver Star Families of America's president and co-founder. For more information, including contact information, visit the Silver Star Families website.