Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana Chapter 1 serves community through various programs, events

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – The group chargeable for the annual Memorial Day Backyard of Flags and Ceremony, which pays tribute to Louisiana’s fallen army service members, is the Blue Star Moms of Louisiana Chapter 1.

The group put 11,000 American flags on the grounds of the Louisiana State Capitol on Saturday, Could 28.

“The Blue Star Moms chapter, we do a very good job of honoring people who have served. Such as you see with the flag-planting ceremony,” mentioned Tamara Dawson-Sabine, a brand new member of the group.

Among the actions and packages the group places on are the Socks of Love, Our Neighborhood Salutes, Gold Star Mom’s Day Luncheon, and Wreaths Throughout America.

“It’s mainly a company to offer assist to members of the family which have individuals serving within the army,” mentioned Dawson-Sabine. “I’m really an Military brat, and I served within the Military a few years, however I didn’t learn about Blue Star Moms after I went to primary coaching. I feel that may have been a superb useful resource for my mother and pop after I left. However I came upon about it when my son determined to hitch the Marines. They usually’ve been so supportive and useful. Now we have individuals like me which might be new members, and we’ve got folks which were serving for a lot of, a few years.”

To study extra about turning into a member, go to their web site.

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