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 Post subject: Blue Star Flag
PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:15 am 
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The Blue Star Flag:
Back when soldiers were going to serve our country in WWII, a group of mothers hung these special flags in their windows. If they had one son, or loved one, serving, they had one blue star. For every son who was serving, the flag had a blue star for each one.
If the flag had a gold star, that meant that the son had given his life for our country.
Many mothers who have children serving today, also hang a Blue Star Flag in their windows.
The group of mothers who started this tradition, were called the Blue Star Mothers, and they are still an active organization today.
Enjoy and please share with families of soldiers today! Jan


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
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Another fine tradition, and good work. Thank You


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
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Thank you for the great design!

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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 7:27 am 
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Thank you for this design. I have a husband who is currently serving and my only son will be leaving for Basic Training in one month. I will stitch this on a shirt or tote and display it proudly.

Thank you to all who say prayers for all of our military members. I know those prayers help to keep them safe.


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
PostPosted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 7:30 am 
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Thank you for a great design. I have no family serving in the military, but I belong to an online charity group (Online Angels) and will sew this on some tote bags or walker totes for those who have family members serving. Thank you again. Lois W.


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
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Thank you. My dear grandma had 4 of these in her window during WWII.
She also served on the Blue Star charity.


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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:00 am 
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This is a wonderful design! My husband is currently serving in Kabul, I have already one hanging in my window for him, but this is great to put on a purse or tote to carry for his mother!
Thanks and God Bless our Soldiers!


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 12:00 pm 
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Nice design, great tradition, Thank you


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:07 pm 
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Thanks for the design--and the history lesson


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 5:54 pm 
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Thank you very much.

We had these in our window for my 3 brothers in WWII.
One in the Army(survived the death march and captivity on Bataan).
One in the Navy and one in the SeaBees.

Ernestine


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:22 pm 
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Thank you for the wonderful design and for the beautiful, touching narrative.
I am most grateful for your generosity.
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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
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thank you


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
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Thank you! We had two hanging in our window for a long time. Now they are both out of the military and back in the USA! Blessings to those who are serving, have served, and will serve!


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
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Thank you and God bless!!!


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
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Where would we be without the military?......I hope those who see someone in the service while they are out will go up to them and thank them for serving there country.....thanks so much for the design. :D


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
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thank you!


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
PostPosted: Wed May 26, 2010 11:36 pm 
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thank you so much!!


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
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Thank you for this Flag design. Monica


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
PostPosted: Thu May 27, 2010 2:41 pm 
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Thank you for the generosity in sharing this very meaningful design.
Corrine
May God continue to bless all who serve and those who support them.


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
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thank you. I have seen many up in our neighborhood. One of my good friends has a son serving now.


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
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Thank You for this! I missed it when you first posted it!

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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2010 9:38 pm 
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I love this - thank you! I made a flag and had it hanging while my ds was in the Air Force. I think it's a great tradition. I never thought an embroidery for totes and shirts!


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:32 pm 
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Thank you so much for this design.
I want to make one to place @ church for our members that are serving. BTW-the dead-eye website is fascinating and so informative.


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:58 pm 
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Thank you so much for this great Design from a Military Mom, This Design will be put to great use..


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 Post subject: Re: Blue Star Flag
PostPosted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:10 am 
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Thanks so much!


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