Northern Kentucky Blue Star Mothers

Soft Hearts for Soldiers

Contributed by Maria Leadon
Thursday, April 09, 2009

Kimberly Piol (BSMA Chapter 5 President) & Danial Hannah (BSMA Chapter 5 Youth Ambassador) were drilled & questioned by a group of very eager to learn children from the Latonia Elementary School.

Letter of Intent

Application

Jacob Lawson, grandson of Blue Star Mother associate member, Peggy Eubanks, wanted to participate in the Kenton Elementary variety show they call “Puttin’ on the Kids”. He chose to sing Toby Keith’s song “American Soldier”. He not only sang the song, but also put on a marvelous show dressed in camouflage and using the flags of our four main branches of the military. Anyone who knows Jacob knows that he gives his all to whatever he sets out to do with energy and enthusiasm beyond belief. His performance was loudly applauded by all in attendance and he received a standing ovation from many in the crowd, especially the men. Jacob’s family is extremely proud of their young entertainer.

Jacob has been one of our most supportive Blue Star Youth Ambassadors since his grandmother brought him to help with packing boxes for our first shipment to the troops. He marched in our first parade, not even caring that it was raining cats and dogs. He keeps asking, “When are the Blue Star Mothers going to have another parade?” He went door to door in Grandma’s neighborhood asking for donations for the troops. At Christmas time we wanted cards and letters to enclose in our boxes so Jacob went on the computer, set up a card with his picture and a message to the troops and printed 150 copies so there would be one for every box we mailed. He has been there to help each time we have sent boxes and was awarded a Kentucky Colonel commission for his efforts in supporting the Blue Star Mothers of Northern Kentucky Chapter 5. I’m sure Jacob will be at the next parade, box packing and be a participant in anything where support, energy and enthusiasm are needed.

I am very proud to be a part of watching Jacob growing up and it is my prediction, as the editor of this article, that someday we will see this young man’s name listed as a leader in our community, our state and yes, very possibly, our nation.