Burnsville Beyond The Yellow Ribbon

09/05/2026

Veteran Support Resources

08/28/2026

Wow!!!

08/26/2026

May we never forget the sacrifices of these brave Americans.

Five years ago, an Islamic terrorist carried out a su***de bombing at Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Thirteen brave Americans paid the ultimate price for our country.

We will forever honor their memory and keep their families in our prayers.

08/17/2026

We had a fun time at the Dakota County Fair booth and seeing all the smiling faces as they were dashing in and out of the rain to the red barn. Thank you to all the volunteers, Kelly and Jason from Keller Williams Preferred Realty Burnsville, Donna from Rambush Estates Burnsville, Nik and crew from Fort Snelling Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), plus Dakota County Vet Services Joel and Mary. Also had to check out the tent band.

08/01/2026

Today we are honoring all the children young and old who have lost a parent to war. Gold Star Children's Day.

07/31/2026

Have you checked out the new National Military Monument? You should! It’s really cool.

07/28/2026

Thank you to all those who served in the Korean War. We have not forgotten you.

July 27th is National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. Today we recognize and honor the service of the 5.7 million veterans of the Korean War, and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

07/27/2026

When Did Su***de Become "Less Than"?

Somewhere along the way, our country began treating Veterans who died by su***de as though their service somehow became less worthy of honor because of how their life ended.

Less worthy of recognition.
Less worthy of remembrance.
Less worthy of the nation's gratitude.
We disagree.

No one is asking anyone to diminish the extraordinary sacrifice of those killed in action. Their sacrifice is unique, and it should always be honored.

But when did we decide that a Veteran who survived war, carried invisible wounds, and ultimately lost that battle somehow became less deserving of honor?

Did they serve less?
Did they wear the uniform with less pride?
Did they swear a different oath?
Did their family love them any less?

The circumstances of their death are different. Their service is not. Their family's grief is not.

Their sacrifice to this nation is not erased because the wounds that claimed them were invisible instead of visible. That is why Green Star Families exists.

Not to replace Gold Star.
Not to compete with Gold Star.
Not to diminish anyone else's sacrifice.

But to ensure that the families of Veterans lost to su***de are seen, remembered, and recognized, not treated as though their loved one's service somehow became less worthy of honor because of how their life ended.

Honor should never depend on the cause of death.

No family should feel invisible.

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07/22/2026

07/18/2026

Always Ready, Always There, especially during wildfire season.

The Minnesota National Guard is hard at work fighting wildfires in Northern Minnesota. The mission showcases the critical teamwork between Army and Air Guard assets in protecting life and property within the state.