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| In the movie Saving Private Ryan, you can see a Service Flag flying at Mrs. Ryan's home. |
In 1917, the Congressional Record stated: "The world should know of those who give so much for liberty. The dearest thing in all the world to a father and mother is their children."
While the Service Flag began as a symbol for a child's service, the Department of Defense has since authorized the flag to be displayed for any family member serving during a time of war. {You can read more specific information about the guidelines for displaying the flag here, at the Blue Star Mothers of America website.}
A few of my neighbors have this flag hung in their front window, & it wasn't until I looked it up online that I knew what it was. The Service Flag is a beautiful way to show your pride, loyalty, & love for your military loved one. I knew that I should have one to display while Don is serving. And so, I quickly found a flag on Etsy.Com to purchase, & it is in a unique form: stained glass! {On the right is shown an old Service Flag, originally called the "Sons of Service" flag, from Carleton College.}
I think that this is going to be a really beautiful way to display my own Service Flag! I've always really liked the look of stained glass, plus I know the colors on this piece will never fade! Just like the pride that I have for my military husband ♥
And if I'm really good, perhaps I will get around to making my own Service Flag or Service Flag Quilt!
If you have a loved on who is currently serving during this war time, do you have a Service Flag on display? If you don't & you would like to change that, there are many sites online that sell the flag. ServiceFlags.Com has quite a variety to choose from, & even jewelry! There is also SaratogaFlag.Com, a shop that sells very traditional looking Service Flags. I like these! Or, for a faster fix, click here for a printable version of the one-star Service Flag.
God Bless America & Our Troops! ♥
