Northern Kentucky Blue Star Mothers

On November 8 @ 10 a.m. BSM gathered at the VA Cemetery in Williamstown for the placing of 75 American Flags.

Press Release:

Blue Star Mothers, Florence Rotary and Alternative School Students join in tribute to local men and women of the Armed Forces.

On Friday, May 2nd, a group of Blue Star Mothers, Boone County Alternative School Students and members of Florence Rotary gathered at the Boone County Veterans Memorial to place 44 new pavers in among those previously planted at the Memorial. Working together on hands and knees, each team of Mother, Student and Rotarian dug out the existing blank pavers and replaced them with pavers engraved with the names of sons and daughters of the Blue Star Mothers. Removing the existing blank pavers proved time-consuming and resulted in several minor scrapes and broken nails, but the obvious pride in the placement of each new Paver made the effort more than worthwhile. During the work, Students, Mothers and Rotarians shared stories and heard about the service members being honored with the newly engraved Pavers. Clearly Mother Nature herself was an honorary Blue Star Mother for a day; the forecast for clouds and rain gave way to a beautiful blue sky in recognition of the work being done.

The Blue Star Mothers purchased the 44 pavers to be planted, on which the names of 44 active duty military personnel have been etched. The Mothers hold various events throughout the year to raise funds with which to purchase the pavers. They were obviously quite appreciative of the help from the Students and from Florence Rotary with the task of placing the engraved pavers at the memorial.

Blue Star Mothers is an organization of Mothers or Step Mothers who has a son or daughter who is serving, or has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States. Blue Star Dads can apply as associate members.Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is a non-partisan, non-sectarian and non-discriminatory organization that welcomes all family and friends of military loved ones. To learn more about the Florence Chapter of Blue Star Mothers please visit www.nkybluestars.org. The Florence Chapter meets Every 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. at John R. Little, VFW Post #3186 6 Electric Ave Southgate, KY 41076 859-441-9857.

For further information about Florence Rotary, contact Gary Griesser, President at griess1006@aol.com or 859-586-6225 or visit the website at www.florencerotary.org