Blue Star Mothers - Eastern MA Chapter

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Today, we pause as a nation to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that freedom is never free. Behind every flag placed at a gravesite and every name etched on a memorial is a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and the people they loved.

We remember their courage.
We honor their service.
We carry their legacy forward.

Today, Blue Star Mothers of America stands beside Gold Star families and all those carrying the weight of remembrance. May we never forget the fallen heroes who gave everything so that future generations could live in freedom. ❤️🤍💙

Forever remembered. Forever honored. 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day is more than a long weekend or the beginning of summer. It is a time of remembrance.

It is a day to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our nation. Behind every fallen hero is a story of courage, service, love, and sacrifice that will never be forgotten.

For military families, Memorial Day carries deep meaning. It reminds us of the cost of freedom and the empty seats left behind by those who never made it home.

As we reflect this Memorial Day, let us pause to remember the heroes who gave everything for our country. Let us honor their legacy by speaking their names, sharing their stories, placing flags with gratitude, and never forgetting the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy each day.

Blue Star Mothers of America proudly remembers and honors our fallen heroes and the Gold Star families who carry their memory forward every day. ❤️🤍💙

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

🇺🇸 As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to reflect on the true meaning behind the holiday.

While many gather with family and friends over the long weekend, we also remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Memorial Day is a time to honor their sacrifice, reflect on their courage, and remember the freedoms they fought to protect.

For many military and Gold Star families, this day carries deep emotion and remembrance. It is not just a holiday. It is personal.

As we prepare for Memorial Day, let us take time to visit memorials, place flags, attend ceremonies, share stories, and speak the names of our fallen heroes. Their sacrifice should never be forgotten.

Blue Star Mothers of America proudly honors and remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ❤️🤍💙

05/21/2026

05/16/2026

**Final Update before the Funeral for John Bernard Arnold III**

🚨 Event and Traffic Advisory 🚨

The Hanson Police Department has been advised of a potentially large-scale event at St. Joseph the Worker Church on Maquan Street on Monday, 5/18/26.

The funeral for John Bernard Arnold III, a WWII Navy Veteran, will take place at 11:00 AM. In anticipation of the Veterans Agent’s Call to Action and a large number of attendees, please be aware of the following traffic and parking information:

• Maquan Street (Route 14), between School Street and Indian Head Street, will be CLOSED beginning at 9:30 AM for the duration of the event.

• Church doors will not open prior to 10:00 AM.

• Designated parking locations:
Botieri Field – 777 Indian Head Street
Former Maquan School – 38 School Street

• No parking will be permitted along roadways or in non-designated areas.

• Please be advised that all parking locations will require walking to the church. Assistance crossing roadways will be available.

• Law Enforcement/Military staging will be located behind 795 Indian Head Street (Hanson Highway Department).

We respectfully ask all attendees to be courteous to the surrounding neighbors, follow all posted guidelines, and comply with directions from law enforcement personnel on scene.

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Update May 15, 2026:

Please be informed. Take the time to read graphic that has been added.

Next update will provide more information regarding parking and road closures.

We look forward to your attendance and appreciate you attention to the updates that are being provided.

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Update May 15, 2026:

Thank you all again for your continued efforts to reach out to volunteer your time at the funeral of John Bernard Arnold III. At this moment, all volunteer offerings are no longer needed. We have had an incredible response to this matter and are now working on ensuring the safety of the attendees, and the area in which the service is taking place.

All those wishing to attend the service, please check this post prior to the event, for any instruction/information released. We want this ceremony to be as special as the Veteran we are honoring.

Again, volunteers are no longer needed. But, your attendance at the church is welcomed.

Thank you.

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**Edit: The response to this has been more than amazing. Planning has been underway since early this morning when I first was notified of the situation. At this time, your attendance will be the best way to help send this Veteran off to his final resting place. Once again, thank you to all that have reached out offering to be pallbearers, tagging different people and groups. This is exactly how to our community (not just the Veterans) should come together. This is more than I could’ve ever imagined when I received the first message asking for help.

I look forward to seeing everyone there on Monday. It’s shaping up to be a fitting send off**

05/16/2026

Armed Forces Day 🇺🇸

Today, Blue Star Mothers of America proudly honors the brave men and women currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Armed Forces Day is a time to recognize the dedication, courage, and sacrifice of our active duty service members who stand ready each day to protect our nation and defend our freedoms. Whether serving at home or around the world, their commitment does not go unnoticed.

As military families, we understand the sacrifices made not only by those in uniform, but also by the loved ones who support them from home. Today, we pause to say thank you to every active duty service member for your service, strength, and unwavering devotion to our country.

To all who serve, Blue Star Mothers proudly stands beside you with gratitude and support today and every day. 💙

05/14/2026

Serving Through Volunteerism 💙

Blue Star Mothers of America is more than an organization. It is a community of volunteers dedicated to supporting our military, veterans, and military families through service, compassion, and action. 🇺🇸

Across the country, Blue Star Mothers chapters spend countless hours volunteering in their communities. From packing care packages for deployed troops, supporting veterans in VA facilities, honoring the fallen, assisting military families in times of need, organizing community events, and participating in local outreach efforts, our members proudly serve those who serve our nation.

Volunteerism is at the heart of who we are. Every hour given, every card written, every meal served, and every act of kindness helps make a difference in the lives of military families and veterans.

Together, we continue the mission of supporting our heroes not only with words, but through meaningful service within our communities. 💙

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 💙

Today, we honor and celebrate all mothers, especially the incredible military mothers who carry both pride and sacrifice in their hearts every single day. 🇺🇸

Military mothers know the strength it takes to support a child who chooses to serve our nation. We know the sleepless nights during deployments, the quiet worry during long periods of silence, the tears at goodbyes, and the overwhelming pride that comes with watching our children wear the uniform and serve something greater than themselves.

Whether your child is currently serving, deployed, a veteran, or forever remembered, your love, strength, and support matter more than words can express.

At Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., we recognize that military mothers serve too. Through every deployment, every homecoming, every sacrifice, and every prayer, military mothers continue standing strong beside their children and our nation.

Today, we celebrate YOU. 💙

To every military mother, thank you for your strength, your sacrifices, your support, and your unwavering love.

Wishing all mothers a beautiful and blessed Mother’s Day. 🌸🇺🇸

04/27/2026

The Blue Star Mothers, MA Chapter 2 of Eastern Mass were on hand at Our Community Salutes annual enlistee recognition ceremony at Gillette Stadium yesterday. The ceremony honored high school seniors from the Class of 2026 who plan to enlist in the military immediately following their graduation. Our Community Salutes is an organization that recognizes and honors high school enlistees and their commitment to military service. They also provide parents/guardians of enlistees with community support as their sons or daughters transition into military service.

Chapter members Chrissy, Lisa S, Sandy and her daughter Abigail had a table for the chapter at the community fair, helped out at the registration table and chapter president, Chrissy also handed out Constitution booklets to the enlistees when they came off the stage where they also received Challenge coins. A link to the video of the event is in the comments.