We Are a Blue Star Family
We Are A Blue Star Family.
Someone asked me what the Blue Star Banner on my blog means. It simply means that someone in this home is proudly serving in the United States Armed Forces.
The Blue Star Banner is properly displayed in a front window of the home. It should be hung inside, not outside.
The Blue Star Banner was first used during World War I. Some history of the banner can be found on the American Legion Website.
The Blue Star Service Banner was designed and patented in 1917 by World War I Army Capt. Robert L. Queissner of the 5th Ohio Infantry who had two sons serving on the front line. It quickly became the unofficial symbol of a child in the service.
On Sept. 24, 1917, an Ohio congressman read the following into the Congressional Record:
“…The mayor of Cleveland, the Chamber of Commerce and the governor of Ohio have adopted this service flag. The world should know of those who give so much for liberty. The dearest thing in all the world to a father and mother – their children.”
Other websites or blogs that might be helpful in learning more about Blue Star Banners include:
Directions for making a Blue Star Banner Quilt
One of the interesting things that I have found is that the Blue Star Memorial Highways historical markers we see along American highways were taken from the tradition of the Blue Star Banner.
Blue Star Memorial Highways historical markers are tributes to Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America.
And that is what being a Blue Star Family is about. Hope it helps.
Details of Blue Star Service Banner video here.
I have posted the Blue Star Banner and the Blue Star Blog Roll on my site, and am very PROUD to have done so…
I have 2 blue star banners in my home ( one with 2 blue stars the other with one) for my sister (USAF) my brother in law USArmy and nephew,USArmy. I was raised life long Navy brat.
How do I put a banner on my site?
Thank you, MagZ
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