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Making a Difference: Blue Star Mothers and The City of Henderson
As we sit down with our families during the holidays and, for some, watch our children excitedly rustle through holiday stockings, it’s important to remember that many brave men and women are not home, but are abroad and at times in danger, serving our country. Those soldiers have volunteered to forego the warmth and love of their families at home to protect the freedom and safety of ours.
A local non-profit, Blue Star Mothers of Southern Nevada, worked to ensure that local troops who are currently deployed overseas do not go without a stocking this holiday season. Working with the City of Henderson and local volunteers, the group of mothers (all of whom have a child who has honorably served in the military) collected items representing the “comforts of home” for our troops abroad. “As mothers, we have always been there to protect our kids. But today, they are the ones protecting us,” said Blue Star Mothers President Chere’ Pederson. “Many of our sons and daughters are serving their country by defending our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan and other areas referred to as the War Zone. As the holidays draw near, we think about the traditions and comfort that we enjoy at this time and are glad to be able to send our kids a little ‘Home’ for the holidays.”
City of Henderson representatives and students from McCaw Elementary School gathered to assemble the over 1,000 stockings with items collected from local residents. Our local heroes serving overseas can rest easy knowing we are here thinking of them. To learn more about Blue Star Mothers of America visit www.bluestarmothers.org.
