WELCOME
SSFOA is dedicated to supporting and assisting wounded, ill, injured and dying active duty and Veterans and their families of ALL Branches of Service from ALL Wars. Our goal is to recognize the blood sacrifice of wounded and those with injuries and illnesses originating in a warzone and remember their efforts by honoring them with the Silver Star Service Banner. Qualifications include: Purple Heart recipients, victims of friendly fire, those who suffer from PTS, Agent Orange effects and Gulf War syndrome. May 1 Silver Star Service Banner Day is recognized across our nation as the day to honor our Heroes together.
SSFOA assists in educating the public concerning the plight of these wounded, ill or dying heroes and provide many programs to aid in their progress. We sit on the VA Volunteer Service Advisory Board and work together with other troop organizations and groups to support in whatever way possible. SSFOA is a not for profit, all volunteer org and depends totally on donations. All donations and proceeds go toward the purchase of Silver Star Banners and assistance programs relating to SSFOA mission
See our Financial Page
Some of our attributes to honor our wounded, ill and dying servicemembers include our Silver Star Service Banner Package, Letter Writing Team, State Reps, Silver Star Banner Day Committee, Fundraising Committee, Advisory Board, Veteran Affairs Committee, Chaplain's Hospice Program , Food Cards for our homeless, and Games for Therapy.
SSFOA also honors those who have assisted the wounded, ill and dying with our Certificate Program. We honor Military Working Dogs, Merchant Marines, Medics and those who assist them in any way, and Remembrance of Service via Thank You Foundation Please see links tabs to Request or Sponsor Banners, Purchase Silver Star Flag, Pictures of Banner presentations, SSFOA State Rep pages and event, Silver Star Families Store, Veteran Issues and Resources, PTS and TBI Resources and Helps, and much more.
Membership is FREE and includes SSFOA E-Newsletter and Alerts.
Are you someone that is interested in giving something back and volunteering for a good cause? Are you wanting to help the SSFOA further the mission of honor and recognition to our wounded and ill troops and veterans, in your local area/community? If you answered yes and want to be involved with helping SSFOA members with fundraising and community awareness events? Become a member!.
One of our SSFOA membership Reps will be in contact with you soon. Thank you for your interest and thank you for your willingness to assist, hands on and hearts full for honoring our wounded and ill troops and veterans, our most deserving population. Thank YOU!
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ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF SILVER STAR BANNERS AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
* SSFOA does not offer financial assistance
SILVER SERVICE STAR FLAG ®
SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER TM
THE NAME "SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER" IS TM
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All Rights Reserved
The Silver Star Service Banner and Flag are in no way connected to the Silver Star Medal
"Anyone who seeks to lessen the honor of the Silver Star Service Banner and those who receive it, by forging, using the name Silver Star Service Banner, or stealing our proprietary trademark will be pursued civilly in a court of law."
The SSFOA only collects personal information in the performance of its programs. We do not buy, sell or trade your personal information to anyone. The SSFOA takes diligent measures to protect any and all personal information that is collected. For further information contact Steve Newton at stevenewton69@hotmail.com
To review our full Privacy Policy and security measures we have in place please see our Financial Page
The Silver Star Families of America is a non-partisan, not-for-profit charitable organization committed to supporting the United States combat wounded, ill, injured and dying military members and Veterans from all wars, past and present, and honoring their sacrifice with Silver Star Banners.Content within this web site is the sole property of The Silver Star Families of America"All photos and letters sent to the SSFOA become the property of the organization to be used in any way we deem appropriate."
* DISCLAIMER: Any photographs of military personnel in no way imply DoD endorsement of the Silver Star Families of America.
SSFOA reserves the right to conduct the day to day business of the organization as they deem appropriate. SSFOA does not and can not offer monetary or legal assistance, due to the nature of our IRS filings, it is a violation of our by-laws and mission, SSFOA cannot assist anyone in this manner.
While the SSFOA attempts to exercise due care, we are not responsible for the performance, accuracy or content of external links or individuals we offer as referrals. All materials, ideas, projects etc made for the SSFOA while you are a member becomes SSFOA property. State Coordinators and Reps will be chosen at the discretion of SSFOA National Headquarters. SSFOA is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit public charity organization. Proceeds go toward the purchase of Silver Star Service Banners and wounded, ill and dying assistance programs, less than 5% for administration. See SSFOA Financial Page See your tax advisor. For more info on deductions see: http://apps2.irs.gov/charities/contributors/index.html
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ACCESSIBILITYMAKE A DONATION TO HELP THE SSFOA AND AMERICA HONOR WOUNDED WITH SILVER STAR BANNERS
PLEASE HELP your donations will help purchase
Silver Star Banners that will honor the thousands of Wounded Heroes
on our waiting list and help support our other programs for our wounded, ill, injured and dying.
THANK YOU!
SSFOA is a 501 c 3 tax exempt nonprofit organization.
All donations are tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
SSFOA purchases 8.5"x 14" Silver Star Banners to honor our Wounded. Banner packages are free depending on donations and supply. Banners may also be Sponsored. Membership is always FREE. As a member of SSFOA--the monthly newsletter, VA information, prayer support, helpful resources, and the opportunity to support other Wounded Military members will be available to you.
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BANNERS AND FLAGS
SILVER STAR
BANNER DAY
AWARDS
PTS/TBI RESOURCES
ASSISTANCE
CERTIFICATES
WE WILL
NEVER FORGET
1ST RESPONDERS
Jason Wetherby, wounded, receives Silver Star Banner while at
Walter Reed. Presented in behalf of Silver Star Families by
The American Belles "An entertaining, high-energy show featuring American standards and patriotic favorites, all sung in rich three-part harmony." Visit The American Belles website to hear their wonderful voices honoring our Heroes.
SPONSOR A BANNER,
PRESENTATION TO JASON BEILL
CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO VIEW
Commerce City hosted the 47th annual Memorial Day Parade. Flag carried by Adams City High School ROTC United States Marine Corp
SILVER STAR SHINING FOR SACRIFICE
WE WILL NEVER FORGET
OUR PLEDGE TO THE WOUNDED, ILL AND DYIING
OF OUR ARMED FORCES
We pledge on our honor
To remember and assist the wounded and ill of our Armed Forces
From ALL wars to the best of our ability
We pledge that we will never forget
That we will always remember
The sacrifice you have made
The blood, sweat, and tears that you shed
Will remain on our minds and in our hearts
And we will forever be grateful
We pledge that we will remind others
So that all remember
That you gave up so much
So that this Nation would not perish from the face of the earth
God bless the United States of America
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Silver Star shining for sacrifice, honoring combat wounded, ill and dying members of our Armed Forces, and bringing remembrance to those so deserving of our thanks.
We will never forget . . . WELCOME HOME!
"Silver Star Service Flag and Banner and the name are Trademarked"
Brigadier General (ret) Robert L. Stewart receives a Service Banner from Richard Reyes
SSFOA lays wreath at the Tomb of the Unknows 2019
SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER, FLAG AND NAME ARE TRADEMARKED. "TM"
AND SILVER STAR SERVICE FLAG IS ALSO REGISTERED. "R"
WELCOME TO THE SILVER STAR FAMILIES OF AMERICA
A TRADITION SINCE 1917
Governor Parson and Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe presented Silver Star Banners and certificates to two Missouri veterans. Herb Siebert and Bryce Lockwood. May 1 2019
A huge "thank you" to the St. Louis Cardinals for being such gracious hosts as we presented them with the 2019 Silver Star Families of America Commendation during the pre-game ceremonies last night at Busch Stadium. Joining the Silver Star Families volunteers in our presentation was our friend, Brian Schwarze. 8-23-19
JOIN US IN HELPING THE WOUNDED, ILL, INJURED AND DYING OF OUR ARMED FORCES!
Felix holding Dennis Chipp's banner
Through a proclamation signed by Missouri Governor (and Army veteran) Mike Parson, today became recognized as Silver Star Service Banner Day in Missouri, honoring and recognizing veterans who were wounded or injured in combat. It was an opportunity to share some of the WWI history behind the banner tradition and to watch as Governor Parson and Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe presented Silver Star Banners and certificates to two Missouri veterans. 2019
This years Commendation Award was awarded to the K.C Royals! Presentation of the award was made during the pre-game ceremonies at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on September 10, 2017. Pictured are SSFOA volunteers Jeremy P. Amick and Shawn C. Johnson showing the award to former KC Royals star George Brett after the ceremony.
Bob and Jeff our Veterans Day Flag bearers!
Missouri Governor Greitens receives the Silver Star Service Banner from Jeremy Amick the SSFOA Public Affairs Officer!
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Jeremy Amick presents Silver Star Service Flag to David Russell a Vietnam Veteran. Colombia College was also awarded the SSOA commendation for their contribution to wounded and injured veterans. 2023
Service Banner and Certificate issued to Wilburn Rowden on his 98th birthday. Issued by Jeremy Amick PAO. 4/21
