The blue and gold star banner tradition began during World War I when white service flags bordered in red were displayed from homes, businesses, schools and churches to indicate, by using a blue ...

Physical Description United States Family Service Flag; rayon flag with red border and white center; three blue 5 point stars arranged vertically in center of flag; gold fringe on bottom of flag; gold ...

Ric Bruckenthal stood next to his wife, Patricia, Saturday as they observed for the first time a new memorial marker in Dix Hills dedicated to Gold Star families. Both wore shirts with a U.S. flag ...

He said Gold Star Family members are “the most unsung heroes in American life and history.” “Our flag does not fly just because the wind moves it.

At the Museum of Veterans and Military History in Vilonia, there are tributes inside and out to both Blue Star and Gold Star families.