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Community Corner

Blue and Gold Star Mothers

Dear Commissioners of Haverford Township,

I want to bring your attention to the many unsung heroes of our Township, the Blue and Gold Star Mothers of America. These heroes are your constituents, neighbors and possibly your co-workers.  They do not wear flashy uniforms, so you may easily overlook them as just another person going about their day-to-day routines.

The Blue Star Mothers are the sleepless mothers of the men and women who proudly serve our Country, anxiously awaiting the next text message or phone call indicating their son or daughter is safe from harm.

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The Gold Star Mothers are those heroes who answered that horrifying knock on the door, informing them that their child made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of Freedom and Democracy.  The last Sunday in September is designated under Title 36 of the United States Code as Gold Star Mother’s Day.

I believe that the Township and each Commissioner should make every effort to identify and honor these amazing women and their families.

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Why not show support for the Troops by supporting their families left behind?  The Military and many Veteran Organizations have been doing just this for years.  Why doesn’t the Township come up with a novel approach to let our Troops know that “we are protecting your family while you’re away protecting our Country”.  It doesn’t require a parade but rather an honest commitment to these Mothers and their families that the Township is here to help in any way.  We owe them nothing less.

For God and Country,

Patrick J. Lavin
Commander, American Legion Manoa Post 667
1112 Steel Rd, Havertown PA 19083
www.post667.org

 





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