The Silver Star families of America

TRIBUTE TO SILVER STAR FAMILIES OF AMERICA Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson paid a rare tribute to an organization founded to remember, honor and assist the wounded and ill of our Armed Forces by reading a tribute into the Congressional Record:

Today it was announced that Governor Anoatubby of the Chickasaw Nation has joined with the Silver Star Families of America and signed a proclamation declaring May 1st Silver Star Banner Day in honor of our wounded and ill service members.

Starting today, members of the Merchant Marines who have served during war time and were wounded can apply for the coveted Silver Star Banner.

Today it was announced that the Silver Star Families of America, an organization founded to remember and honor the wounded and ill of our armed forces, has reached the 1 million dollar mark in donated volunteer hours and materials.

It was announced today that the Silver Star Families of America has presented the first allied service member a Silver Star Service Banner.