All Blog Posts Tagged 'blue' (6)

We started our journey around 11 pm on Tuesday night so we could get there Wednesday by Noon. I didn't realize that half my trip was going to be in West Virginia. Talk about Mountains.. Oh My... I dont drive to well at night as it is, let alone mountains... I made quite a few pit stops along the way so I could get my vision bearings straight.. Alot of construction.. We got to the Maryland/W.Va state line around 430 am to see the sun rise. I had to get in to the back of my truck to get some jacke… Continue

http://www.grantham.edu/promo/freebluestar_afa.php I found this link for Free Blue Star Flags.... I am Honored to have a child serving in the Navy. I do anything I can to show my pride. I think families should display that they have a loved one or (Ones) serving in the Military and this is a great way to start. Our children and families are sacraficing everything to serve this country but parents, wives, Husbands, etc. also sacrifice as well. We can not hug our loved ones daily, we can not be t… Continue

All of our sailors that cannot be home this Christmas - take a moment and light a blue candle at noon tomorrow for them. And if you could - please remember Florence's son and those that have lost their lives for our country with a silver candle or a special prayer - thank you and Merry Christmas to all. … Continue

I think this is a great idea. Of course, I had to make it more of my own. I am lighting a blue candle at sundown on Dec. 21st (the first night of Hanukkah) for all the sailors who can 't be at home with their families for the holidays. I will continue to burn a blue candle in our house thru the rest of the month of Dec so that all sailors of all religons are remembered. This will be the first year of a new tradition in our home. What about you? Will you join us in sending thoughts and prayers to… Continue

Have you heard about the "Blue Candle Lighting" being scheduled on Christmas Day? It is a way to honor those Sailors that will not be home for Christmas. What a nice tribute to our Sailors! Please go to Events and click on Blue Candle Lighting, we are tracking how many candles will b… Continue

Here is the history of the blue star and gold star flags. Many of you have said you never heard of them. Hope this helps! The Blue Star Banner was designed in 1917 during World War I by an Army officer who had two sons serving on the front lines. This small banner, which officially measures 8.5" by 14", quickly became the unofficial symbol of a child in military service. Today, families with loved ones serving proudly display the banner in their windows, one star for each family service m… Continue