Blue Star Memorial Program
Current Revised Listing
October 11 - 11:00 a.m. NW LA Veteran’s Cemetery Blue Star Memorial Marker Dedication, Keithville LA
INVITATION
October 18 - 11:00 a.m. Central LA Veterans’ Cemetery Blue Star Memorial Marker Dedication, Leesville LA
INVITATION
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.
Oakdale Garden Club - Veterans Memorial Park
June 6, 2024
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Today, June 6, 2024 the Oakdale Garden celebrated their veterans by dedicating a Blue Star Memorial Marker at the Veterans Memorial Park on Highway 10 in Oakdale, District VII, LGCF, Inc. I, Margo Racca, had the pleasure of being in attendance and was the only person to represent LGCF in attendance. We are very proud of Oakdale for doing this on their own. They have been raising the funds for several years. Congratulations go the Oakdale Garden Club President, Phyllis Crawford and all their members.
Blue Star Marker - Mt. Hermon School
January 27, 2024
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
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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