The banner honors the family’s two daughters who are both training to become military nurses.
Erica Merson is stationed at the U.S. Air Force Base in Admori, Japan, and McKenzie Fraley is stationed at Travis Air Force base in California. The daughters graduated from Musselman High School in Inwood.
The banner, displayed in the home of a member of the armed forces, is an American tradition started during World War I. The tradition was not observed during the Korean or Vietnam wars, but was revived at the start of the war on terrorism.
Anyone who has a child or spouse serving in the military and wishes to receive a Blue Star Service Banner can call Ava at 301-432-6658.
Samples Manor to hold candlelight service
Samples Manor Church of God, at 2128 Harpers Ferry Road near Dargan, will hold a candlelight memorial service Sunday at 7 p.m.
The Rev. Kenny Johnson will officiate the service. The community is invited to attend the service and remember loved ones with a candle or light in the cemetery.
Antietam Station to present train display
The Antietam Station on Md. 34 south of Sharpsburg will be open Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Four types of model trains will be running. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.
Fire company to hold breakfast
Potomac Valley Fire Co. will hold an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the fire hall in Dargan.
The meal includes pancakes, sausage, sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, coffee and orange juice.
Tickets cost $6 for adults. Children eat free.
Pet blessings planned
Mount Vernon Reformed UCC, 64 S. Main St. in Keedysville, will hold a dogs and cats pet blessings during all January Sunday services (Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27).
