The Blue Star Banner Program is the proud recipient of a glorious U.S. flag. The flag, only used once, measures 4’11” x 6’7″ and was donated to the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, who turned it over to us. It will most certainly be a “Grand Old Flag” when we fly or display it at […]
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Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade Honors Blue Star Banner Program
Posted: July 04, 2023 Categories: Community
Our Blue Star Banner Program was honored to be in the Independence Day parade again this year. Two of our banner honorees were able to be with us and we’re grateful to Army SFC Franklin McAnally and Army Reserves SSG Anthony Lawton for taking part in the celebration.
Read MoreHEROES ROW DESIGNATION
Posted: April 17, 2023 Categories: Community
These beautiful newly installed plaques now designate a stretch of Rt. 14 as Heroes Row!
Read More2023’s Newest Blue Star Banner Honorees
Posted: January 03, 2023 Categories: Community
The Blue Star Banner Program has approved nominations for 24 new active duty military members to honor for their service. Their banners will hang along a section of Rt. 14 known as Heroes Row which is between Dole Avenue and Keith Street. We hope you will drive by to see the banners for:
Read MoreRear Admiral Doug Noble Honored at City Council Meeting
Posted: December 22, 2022 Categories: Community
At Tuesday evening’s city council meeting, we were very happy to welcome Rear Admiral Douglas Nobel home for the holidays. He opened the city council meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance and Mayor Haig Haleblian and Donna McAnally, President of the Blue Star Banner Program, had the pleasure of presenting him with his certificate […]
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