Every May 1, across all branches of The United States military, Americans honor the sacrifices of the combat wounded, ill and dying on Silver Star Service Banner Day. [courtesy National Day of Calendar]
I’ve been involved with the military a long time and this is a new one on me though the calendar says this day was established in 1917. Maybe I’m not as observant as I think I am. If there is a blue star banner hanging in someone’s window that means they have a family member that is currently in active service to our country, the United States. If there is a similar colored flag with a gold star that means the military member died while in service to our country. And today I am learning that the silver star banner means the service member came home from combat wounded or ill. Continue reading “Thank a Veteran”
