Blue Star Memorial Program
Current Revised Listing
New Orleans LA
The Blue Star Memorial Marker Program of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. began in 1945 to honor the men and women serving in the Armed Forces during World War II. The name was chosen for the star on flags displayed in homes and businesses denoting a family member serving.
Garden clubs pictured a ribbon of living memorial plantings traversing every state.
The designation of Blue Star Highways was achieved through petitions to the state legislatures and cooperation with the Departments of Transportation. A uniform marker was designed to identify the Highways.
The Blue Star Memorial Program grew to extend thousands of miles across continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii. All men and women who have served, are serving, or will serve in the Armed Forces of the United States are included.
Markers continue to be dedicated each year on highways, Veterans’ facilities, National Cemeteries, parks, and civic and historic sites, showing our appreciation for those who defend our country.
No marker may bear an individual’s name. These markers are designed to pay tribute to the Armed Forces as a whole.
Garden clubs pictured a ribbon of living memorial plantings traversing every state.
The designation of Blue Star Highways was achieved through petitions to the state legislatures and cooperation with the Departments of Transportation. A uniform marker was designed to identify the Highways.
The Blue Star Memorial Program grew to extend thousands of miles across continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii. All men and women who have served, are serving, or will serve in the Armed Forces of the United States are included.
Markers continue to be dedicated each year on highways, Veterans’ facilities, National Cemeteries, parks, and civic and historic sites, showing our appreciation for those who defend our country.
No marker may bear an individual’s name. These markers are designed to pay tribute to the Armed Forces as a whole.
Blue Star Marker - Jennings
October 23, 2023
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We did it!! Blue Star Marker was installed at Vets Cemetery in Jennings! Looking forward to the dedication. District 7 of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation congratulates everyone that made this happen. Including donations from 8 garden clubs covering the parishes of Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis, & Saint Landry. -- Kathy Tell |
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Blue Star Marker - WWII Museum
May 20, 2023
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Blue Star & Gold Star Memorials, and Victory Place at Tivoli Circle near the National WWII Museum
Blue Star & Gold Star Memorials, and Victory Place at Tivoli Circle near the National WWII Museum
BLUE STAR MEMORIAL MARKER DEDICATION
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1-10 Welcome Center - Vinton
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“The Star-Spangled Banner” sung by Kelsey Broussard. It became the National Anthem in 1931.
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Gold Star Memorial Program
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Unveiling and Dedication of Gold Star Memorial Marker
Saturday, May 29, 2021 - 11 A.M.
Jim Bowie Park - Houma LA
Sponsored by the
Terrebonne Garden Club and
the City of Houma
FROM HOUMA TODAY - BILL ELLZEY: The Terrebonne Garden Club is using Memorial Day weekend to highlight the ultimate sacrifices made by local warriors, dedicating plaques naming them at Jim Bowie Park, 940 Bayou Black Drive, Saturday morning.
Linda Brashier of the Garden Club says the Houma Community Band will start playing about 10:30 a.m. Ceremonies to dedicate Gold Star and Wayside Markers begin at 11 a.m. The event will also include a color guard, 21-gun salute, speakers and a quartet singing patriotic songs.
Linda Brashier of the Garden Club says the Houma Community Band will start playing about 10:30 a.m. Ceremonies to dedicate Gold Star and Wayside Markers begin at 11 a.m. The event will also include a color guard, 21-gun salute, speakers and a quartet singing patriotic songs.
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On April 23, 2021, LGCF President and Lake Charles Garden Club member Linda Finley and Diggers and Weeders Garden Club member, Kathy Tell visited the I-10 Louisiana Welcome Center in Vinton to find a suitable location for the new Blue Star Marker.
Procedure
*A garden club votes to have a marker. An appropriate location is selected and the type of marker for that location is chosen.
*Contact the State Blue Star Memorial Chairman for forms instructions.
*Contact local or state authority responsible for location.
*Send order form and check to State Blue Star Memorial Chairman for processing.
*Clubs may solicit other civic organizations to help with funding, construction, planting, and maintenance.
*Contact the State Blue Star Memorial Chairman for forms instructions.
*Contact local or state authority responsible for location.
*Send order form and check to State Blue Star Memorial Chairman for processing.
*Clubs may solicit other civic organizations to help with funding, construction, planting, and maintenance.
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