In the Spring of 2010, the U.S. House and the Senate passed resolutions declaring May 1 to be Silver Star Banner Day. It is an official day to honor wounded, ill, and injured veterans.
On April 29th, 2011 the President Barack Obama issued this statement: “When our men and women in uniform return from deployment, it is our moral obligation and great honor to serve them as well as they served us. Our debt of gratitude extends to their families and friends, who embody the same qualities of bravery, sacrifice and duty exhibited by their loved ones. On Silver Star Service Banner Day, we recommit to caring for those who return to us wounded or ill, and we remain humbled by the heroic contributions they have made to our Nation.”
The Silver Star Families of America is an organization formed to remember, honor and assist the wounded and ill veterans and Armed Forces members and provides a forum to discuss issues relevant to the problems facing our veterans and active duty.