Let us talk about our sisters. A group we never want to join. A group superior to us all.
Sept. 26, 2021 – Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day – A day to honor the families of fallen Servicemembers.
The Gold Star symbol began during World War I. At the start of the American involvement in 1917, families hung banners with blue stars representing family members in the services. If the service member died in combat, the family changed the blue star to gold.
After the war, Gold Star mothers banded together. The group was incorporated in 1928.
The military mother is the strongest in the world we live in alternating fear for our child’s safety and in honor of their commitment and sacrifice say a prayer for the gold star families today it’s not a vacation day for them …
As a compliance reminder that mask-wearing is mandated for all federal buildings including the military. Please remember your masks, there will be disposables available in case you forget.
We offer a safe place to share thoughts, concerns, and any personal stories which are kept solely within the group. You are NOT alone.
The Rhode Island Blue Star Moms is a military support group specially dedicated to supporting the troops and assisting the mothers and their families who have children serving in the U.S. military.
A chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America, the RI Blue Star Moms provide military family support throughout the state of RI. Throughout the year, we create and send military care packages to show our loved ones that they are our heroes, that we appreciate their service and that we continue to support them while they are away from home.
We share our concerns, our support, our pride, and our devotion for our loved ones serving in the United States Armed Forces. Through various events and activities, we support fellow Blue Star Moms, associate members, our children serving in the military, our veterans, and our community. We provide military family support to benefit our members and their families and we promote causes that will benefit military personnel through a military advocacy program.
The RI Blue Star Moms is a non-partisan, non-sectarian, non-discriminatory and non-profit organization. Our mission is to support fellow Blue Star members, their sons, daughters and any other family members who are currently serving or have served in the United States military.
The Service flag is an official banner authorized by the Department of Defense for display by families who have members serving in the Armed Forces during any period of war or hostilities the United States may be engaged in for the duration of such hostilities.
Saturday, August 28th , 12NOON – 4PM, “14th Annual Macaroni & Meatball Dinner Fundraiser”, hosted by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, Rhode Island Chapter 9-1, VFW Post #237, 850 Hope Street, Bristol. Point of contact is Gary Rehak at 401.829.3004 (cell), or via email at sfcgadget@aol.com
if you would like to march in honor of our children
please fill out the waiver below.
BRING YOUR WAIVERS TO THE PARADE AND GIVE THEM TO PARADE STAFF WHO ARE WEARING BLUE “STAFF” SHIRTS
WHERE WE MEET: Military Division, Mt Hope High School by 9:00.
The address is 199 Chestnut St., Bristol, RI 02809
*Come to the high school via Metacom, since the roads close at 8:00 AM (here are the instructions from Map Quest coming from Providence PLEASE USE YOUR OWN LOCATION–