Silver Star Families of America To Participate In National Salute To Hospitalized Veterans

Jan. 13, 2010 - PRLog -- Chicago, Illinois



  Today the Silver Star Families of America has announced that they will join with the Veterans Administration in the “National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans” from February 8th thru the 14th of February, 2010. The purpose of the program is to make the public aware of the following:

Pay tribute and express appreciation of hospitalized veterans.

Increase community awareness of the role of VA medical centers.

Encourage citizens to visit hospitalized veterans and to become involved as volunteers.

Acquaint the community with volunteer opportunities within the VA medical centers.

 Activities planned for the event include special ward visits, valentine distribution, photo opportunities, special recognition activities and veteran recognition programs.
Sunshine Roth, President of the Silver Star Families of America stated: “The National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans program compliments the mission of the Silver Star Families of America. We also encourage citizens to visit and volunteer at VA Medical Centers and outpatient clinics and to remember the veterans in our Soldier Homes.”

The Silver Star Families of America was founded to remember, honor and assist the Wounded and Ill of our Armed Forces from all wars.  Silver Star Families of America can be contacted at www.silverstarfamilies.org

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The mission of the Silver Star Families of America is to remember, honor and assist the wounded of our Armed Forces