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THE FAMILY

Spouses
Mothers and Fathers
Siblings and Children
Organizations

They served and many continue to serve every day as caregivers. Many will serve for the rest of their
lives, in service, to their returning Veteran.

I SALUTE THOSE FAMILIES

Several groups and organizations immediately come to mind when I think of a soldier’s extended family.

I encourage you to visit the websites of these organizations to fully appreciate their service to our active
and veteran soldiers.

“Soldier's Heart, developed by Edward Tick, Ph.D. and Kate Dahlstedt, LMHC, provides a unique and
comprehensive model to address the emotional, moral, and spiritual wounds of veterans, their families,
and communities. It offers genuine healing and homecoming from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by
developing a new and honorable warrior identity supported by the community.”

http://www.soldiersheart.net

Another organization that stands out immediately when I think of mothers and family serving our soldiers
is The Blue Star Mothers of America.

“U.S. Code: Title 36; Section 943

The purposes of the corporation shall be: to perpetuate the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., and the
memory of all the men and women who have served our country as members of the Armed Forces; the
further object of this organization shall be patriotic, educational, social, and for service; to maintain true
allegiance to the Government of the United States; to educate our members and others not to divulge
military, naval, or other Government information; to assist in Veterans' ceremonies, to attend patriotic
rallies and meetings; to foster true democracy; to care for the unsupported mothers who gave their sons
to the service of the Nation; to aid in bringing about recognition of the need of permanent civilian defense
for each community and to ever be alert against invasion of un-American activities; to uphold the
American institutions of freedom, justice, and equal rights, and to defend the United States from all
enemies.”
http://www.bluestarmothers.org/about-us