Silver Star Families Founder Steven Newton is recognized for his noble patriotic efforts

Feb. 18, 2010 - PRLog -- Today it was released that Steven Newton has been drafted into the Patriot Honor Hall by David Bancroft, Founder of USA Patriotism, who states, “His recognition in the Patriots Honor Hall is due to his "patriotic" volunteerism and none more so than the following: Steven Newton founded The Silver Star Families of America as he wanted to make a difference in the lives of wounded service members and veterans by presenting a Silver Star Banner to be those wounded within the warzone from ALL wars. He founded and maintains the Law Enforcement Equipment Program (LEEP), which serves as a connection between those with used law enforcement equipment and the Iraqi and Afghanistan Police Force, that have little to no equipment.”

Steven Newton, Founder of Silver Star Families of America,  is a 25-year law enforcement veteran and former Marine/Navy veteran. He served with the 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division. With the Navy, he was with NAVACTS-UK-318 and was called back to active duty for the first Desert Storm. He has received many honors for his service to our country and his work to recognize wounded, ill and dying Veterans.

"My goal in life is to promote the morale of all people in uniform, from members of the Armed Forces to Emergency Services."

He is the recipient of various military and law enforcement service medals and citation including the George Washington Medal, National Patriotism Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Jay Edgar Hoover Award.

Now retired and afflicted with Parkinson’s disease, he continues to write articles for various law enforcement, military and veteran publications among many other patriot efforts. He is also the author of the "Old Sergeant”,” Old Sergeant and Friends" and the “Old Sergeant Rides Again.

He still serves on the Advisory Board of the National Association of Chiefs of Police; serves as Director of the Law Enforcement Equipment Program; is also a proud member of American Legion Post 639; is a member at large with the Veterans of Foreign Wars; and, is a supporter of the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance

Steven Newton has also received the following awards and recognition...

      Department of Defense Exceptional Public Service Award by the Secretary of Defense

      Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award

      Presidential Medal of Freedom Nominee

      Presidential Citizens Award Nominee

      Lifetime Call to Service Award (part of the President's Volunteer Service Award program)

      Legion of the Purple Heart from the American Police Hall of Fame

      National American Legion's Police Officer of the Year Nominee

View websites:  www.silverstarfamilies.org  and www.lawenforcementequipmentprogram.org  
USA Patriotism www.usa-patriotism.com

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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