Missouri Senators Claire McCaskill and Roy Blunt on Friday garnered unanimous approval of a resolution honoring America’s men and women in uniform who have been injured or become ill in service.

McCaskill and Blunt’s bipartisan Senate resolution designates May 1, 2012, as National Silver Star Service Banner Day.

The day is set aside to recognize and thank service members and their families for their sacrifices.

 

 

“Our men and women in uniform and their families make tremendous sacrifices every day,” McCaskill said. “While we should always honor the heroic work of our military, our veterans and their families, it’s my hope the designation of a Silver Star Service Banner Day will remind everyone to take a moment and show their appreciation for these brave men and women.”

“We cannot do enough to honor the brave men and women who have served or made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms,” Blunt said. “I was proud to sponsor a resolution designating Silver Star Service Banner Day when I served in the U.S. House of Representatives, and I’m proud to cosponsor it in the U.S. Senate again this year.”