military. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. We are a chapter of the Blue Star Mothers of America, the RI Blue Star Moms provide military family support throughout the state of RI. Throughout the year, we create and send military care packages to show our loved ones that they are our heroes, that we appreciate their service and that we continue to support them while they are away from home
. We share our concerns, our support, our pride and our devotion for our loved ones serving in the United States Armed Forces. Through various events and activities, we support fellow Blue Star Moms, associate members, our children serving in the military, our veterans and our community. We provide military family support to benefit our members and their families and we promote causes that will benefit military personnel through a military advocacy program. Our meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, held at the Warwick National Guard Armory on 541 Airport Road Warwick
We offer a safe place, any personal stories are kept solely within the group. Our sons and daughters were called to duty. You are not alone! We are a registered 501(c)3 Organization and accept monetary donations to support our causes, including our annual Operation Holiday Cheer which sends care packages to our soldiers. The RI Blue Star Moms is a non-partisan, non-sectarian, non-discriminatory and non-profit organization. Our mission is to support fellow Blue Star members, their sons, daughters and any other family members who are currently serving or have served in the United States military. The military represents all aspects of America as does our organization. Links to our page and website do not represent an endorsement. The Service flag is an official banner authorized by the Department of Defense for display by families who have members serving in the Armed Forces during any period of war or hostilities the United States may be engaged in for the duration of such hostilities. Our Creed
I am a military mom, one of many elite women. I stand beside my child with courage, strength and dignity. While I am not on the battlefield or in the foxhole, I am in the heart, mind and the character of my soldier sons and daughters. I support the Band of Mothers, who know just how I feel. Sharing encouragement, stories, laughter and tears for days or months or years. "I am a soldier’s mother; I sometimes march alone
And yet I stand with many, trying to be strong. You may not recognize me as you pass me on the street;
I may look like any other that you by chance might meet. Like any mother, in a lot of ways I still remain,
But watching my son become a soldier brought a forever change. For deep down inside where you cannot see
My own battle rages that’s as real as it can be. It starts with feeling pride in all he has become,
But often worry creeps in before the day is done. Then there is his absence that never will seem right -
The days without a word that causes many sleepless nights. And at the sight of another soldier, my heart skips a beat,
For it reminds me of my own, and that face I’d love to see. And I have a deeper sense of the sacrifices our heroes make;
I can see the hardships on the families – the loneliness, the heartache. But in spite of all that’s raging, this mother’s love holds strong
As I’m wrapped in God’s peace and comfort and given strength to go on."
© Cynthia Gibbs
