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Article: AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU: SILVER STAR FAMILIES OF AMERICA HONOR WOUNDED
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- June 1, 2007
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The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release:
By Samantha L. QuigleyAmerican Forces Press Service
The Silver Star Families of America organization works to honor sacrifices made by servicemembers wounded in all wars, past and present.
"The group works tirelessly to see the wounded honored with Silver Star banners," said Janie Orman, the group's vice president.
The group also has worked to have mayors and governors proclaim May 1 Silver Star Day, she said. The day, which was observed by 43 states and 14 cities this year, is set aside as a special observance to honor servicemembers.
In addition, the group is working to see its ...