Gazette-Tribune Blue Star Mothers Column 5/29/14 Our Military Children April was national Month of the Military Child: A time when we honor, appreciate, and encourage the children of our local active duty military. This year the NCW Blue Star Mothers sent out gifts to 24 kids ranging in ages from 1 – 18 years old. War-related family stresses are a part of a military child’s life. Families depend on their sacrifice and resilience to make it possible for their parents to serve and protect our country. All U.S. children under the age of 13 have known nothing but war in their life time. A few years ago the short news video “Children Left Behind” was produced about SSgt Josh Hollenbeck’s (Oroville) children during a deployment ( vimeo/13787612 ). This short documentary touches upon some of the stresses these young children face. In an effort to make sure these children’s sacrifices are remembered, we sent all children 0-6 years old stuffed animals to hug, while older children received books, affirmation necklaces, or gift certificates. The funds for these gifts were made available to us through your participation in our flower bulbs sale and basket raffles. Thank you! We invite families of active duty military to share with us the names and addresses of your Military Kids for next year! Contact us at 485-2906 or ncw.bluestars@yahoo.
Posted on: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 18:04:31 +0000
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