Posted on 04/30/2015 4:09:50 PM PDT by Steve Newton
May 1st is Silver Star Service Banner Day: A day to remember our wounded, ill and injured Armed Force members from all wars.
The United States House has made the day permanent while the Senate passes a continuing resolution every year.
Take a moment on May 1st to remember the sacrifices made for our Nation.
S. RES. 136
Expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2015, as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 16, 2015
Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mrs. McCaskill) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2015, as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”.
Whereas the Senate has always honored the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces;
Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner has come to represent the members of the Armed Forces and veterans who were wounded or became ill in combat in the wars fought by the United States;
Whereas the Silver Star Families of America was formed to help the people of the United States remember the sacrifices made by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Forces by designing and manufacturing Silver Star Service Banners and Silver Star Flags for that purpose;
Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star Families of America is to evoke memories of the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of the United States through the presence of a Silver Star Service Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying;
Whereas the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces and veterans on behalf of the United States should never be forgotten; and
Whereas May 1, 2015, is an appropriate date to designate as “Silver Star Service Banner Day”: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate supports the designation of May 1, 2015, as “Silver Star Service Banner Day” and calls upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Let’s take a moment tomorrow and remember those who have paid the price of our freedom.
From reading comments made by members of my Father’s WWII Battalion, most of the men who received minor wounds did not put in for the purple heart.
The attitude seemed to be that they knew someone who was much more seriously injured and sort of felt unworthy compared to their comrades. I specifically recall one who had a small piece of shrapnel removed from his face.
If it had been me, I certainly would have applied for one. If I met the standard, then I would get it.
I agree
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