Mayor's Message
 On March 22nd of this year I signed a proclamation declaring May 1st, 2010 as Silver Star Banner Day in Little Falls. The program was begun as a way to recognize and thank the many members of all of the Armed Services that have either been wounded or become ill due to their respective service.
SSFOA is dedicated to supporting and assisting our wounded, ill, injured and dying active duty and Veterans and their families of ALL Branches of Service from ALL Wars. Their goal is to recognize the blood sacrifice of the wounded and those with injuries and illnesses originating in a warzone and remember their efforts by honoring them with the Silver Star Service Banner. Qualifications also include: Purple Heart recipients, victims of friendly fire, those who suffer from PTS, Agent Orange effects and Gulf War syndrome.
Silver Star Banner is a simple way to remember the men and women who have served in all of the branches of our Armed Services.
On May 1st we will join approximately 3000 other communities and 49 other states who have signed similar proclamations recognizing the Silver Star Families of America and Silver Star Banner Day.
On April 21, 2010 the United States House of Representatives passed H Res. 855, a standalone resolution, making the SSFOA Silver Star Service Banner official and making May 1 Silver Star Service Banner Day.
As Mayor of Little Falls it is an honor to recognize these men and women and to say thank you from a grateful community and nation.
Thank you.
Michael DeFrancisci,
Mayor
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