It was announced that in keeping with honoring the wounded and ill of our Armed Forces, the Silver Star Families of America will begin issuing certificates of appreciation to military medical personnel. Qualifications: Must have been involved in the actual treatment or transportation of our wounded while serving in a war zone from any war; This would [...]...

while making my rounds on May 1st in order to honor the wounded, I wanted to check out the remembrance tree, which has been planted near the Fisher House. I found out about this tree not too long ago, the Remembrance Tree was planted in May 2006 dedicated to all those soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice. [...]...

We pledge on our honor To remember and assist the wounded And ill of our Armed Forces From ALL wars to the best of our ability. We pledge that we will never forget That we will always remember The sacrifices you have made. The blood sweat and tears that you shed Will remain on our minds and in our hearts And we will forever [...]...

We are pleased to announce that to date 44 states, the District of Columbia and over 100  cities across the country and Germany are joining in to declare May 1 as Silver Star Day to honor our wounded. Many cities and states have made Silver Star Day a "permanent" day to honor Wounded. Five states have [...]...

By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 28, 2008 - Last year, 44 states and the District of Columbia proclaimed celebrated May 1 as Silver Star Day.This year, Silver Star Families of America, which began the grassroots movement, is hoping all 50 states will remember and honor their wounded and ill veterans May 1 [...]...