On April 7, 2010, MyBlueStarFlag.com received a request for a Blue Star Flag from Maj. John L. Gardner (USMC). His story touched all of us – we knew we needed to find a way to get a flag from our office in Kansas City to his family in Virginia. Our very own Christine Shelly, executive vice president of marketing & communications at Grantham University, paid a visit to the Gardner home and personally delivered the flag, making it well worth the trip.
Excerpt from Letter:
“I ordered this flag for my wife of four months…by the time I get back [from deployment], we will have been apart for seven out of eight months of our marriage. If there is any way you could expedite the delivery of her flag, I would really appreciate it. She has done so much for this country by her sacrifices for me. This flag is really a way for me to honor her dedicated service.”
JOHN L. GARDNER
Major, USMCSemper Fi!
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great story
My daughter is being deployed to Afghan. this month. Very soon, I’ll fly to her to spend five days with her before she goes on her first tour. We are looking forward to sharing “WOW” experiences together and creating wonderful memories for both of us to reflect on during her deployment.
Looking forward to this special trip, but dreading her deployment. I’ll keep all soldiers in my prayers for their safe return to their families.
God Bless and May There Be Peace on Earth SOON!!!