Comments on: Silver Star Flag http://sgthook.com/2006/01/31/silver-star-flag/ This We'll Defend Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:04:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Steven Timmerman http://sgthook.com/2006/01/31/silver-star-flag/#comment-16562 Steven Timmerman Sat, 08 Jul 2006 23:04:10 +0000 http://sgthook.com/2006/01/31/silver-star-flag/#comment-16562 Please be aware that other colors of stars besides gold and silver which were to be used to cover the white star on a service flag were established at the time of WW1. I just looked for my copy of the document I have which spells out the other colors and what they mean but could not locate it in the couple of minutes that I took. The document that I have is a catalog where people can order other proper colors and which quotes from the official order establishing the other colors. Please be aware that other colors of stars besides gold and silver which were to be used to cover the white star on a service flag were established at the time of WW1. I just looked for my copy of the document I have which spells out the other colors and what they mean but could not locate it in the couple of minutes that I took. The document that I have is a catalog where people can order other proper colors and which quotes from the official order establishing the other colors.

]]> By: Bill http://sgthook.com/2006/01/31/silver-star-flag/#comment-5761 Bill Thu, 02 Feb 2006 19:57:40 +0000 http://sgthook.com/2006/01/31/silver-star-flag/#comment-5761 Great idea, but I think the name could be a little confusing. The Gold Star and Blue Star banners/names are not easily confused with a military decoration. The first think that popped into my mind with the name Silver Star families was the Silver Star (i.e. families of those awarded the medal for valor in combat). Maybe that is one of the reasons for your difficulty in getting the idea traction in Congress. What about the Purple Star Families (all our war wounded are awarded the Purple Heart). Just thoughts Great idea, but I think the name could be a little confusing. The Gold Star and Blue Star banners/names are not easily confused with a military decoration. The first think that popped into my mind with the name Silver Star families was the Silver Star (i.e. families of those awarded the medal for valor in combat). Maybe that is one of the reasons for your difficulty in getting the idea traction in Congress. What about the Purple Star Families (all our war wounded are awarded the Purple Heart). Just thoughts

]]> By: Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys.. http://sgthook.com/2006/01/31/silver-star-flag/#comment-5751 Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys.. Thu, 02 Feb 2006 13:34:47 +0000 http://sgthook.com/2006/01/31/silver-star-flag/#comment-5751 <strong>H&I Fires* 2 Feb 06...</strong> Open post for those with something to share. New, complete posts come in below. Note: If trackbacking, please acknowledge this post in your post. That's only polite. You're advertising here, we should get an ad at your place... I'm late!...... H&I Fires* 2 Feb 06…

Open post for those with something to share. New, complete posts come in below. Note: If trackbacking, please acknowledge this post in your post. That’s only polite. You’re advertising here, we should get an ad at your place… I’m late!……

]]> By: Lynn Price http://sgthook.com/2006/01/31/silver-star-flag/#comment-5750 Lynn Price Thu, 02 Feb 2006 13:12:37 +0000 http://sgthook.com/2006/01/31/silver-star-flag/#comment-5750 Sgt. Hook, Thank you for honoring the SSFOA. Since joining up with Steve, life has been a whirlwind. So many wonderful things are 'coming around' for us, with folks like you who help us get our word out there. It never ceases to amaze me: We are honoring, recognizing and thanking our Wounded Heroes....and the tears flow when they thank us. We've 'adopted' a few slogans....Onward and Forward and the words of another Hero, "Let's Roll". May God continue to bless the SSFOA and all of the wonderful Americans who are coming to know our Mission. God Bless America and Our Soldiers! Blessings, Lynn Price EVP SSFOA Sgt. Hook,
Thank you for honoring the SSFOA. Since joining up with Steve, life has been a whirlwind. So many wonderful things are ‘coming around’ for us, with folks like you who help us get our word out there.
It never ceases to amaze me: We are honoring, recognizing and thanking our Wounded Heroes….and the tears flow when they thank us.
We’ve ‘adopted’ a few slogans….Onward and Forward and the words of another Hero, “Let’s Roll”.
May God continue to bless the SSFOA and all of the wonderful Americans who are coming to know our Mission.
God Bless America and Our Soldiers!
Blessings,
Lynn Price
EVP
SSFOA

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