08 March 2025 - Alabama Society of the DAR presented DAR America250 Commendation to Harry Sessamen
As Chairman of Blue Star Salute’s Semiquincentennial Committee and Author of the commemorative book “A Salute to Alabama Heroes: From the Revolution through the War on Terror”, Harry Sessamen was honored to receive the DAR America250! Commendation at the Alabama Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Patriotism Luncheon on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
The link below will take you to the WHNT Channel 19 article on the DAR Patriotism Luncheon with pictures of the Award Winners.
16 September 2023 - WAKA coverage of the POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony
The link to the video and article below includes Blue Star Salute President Tom Long.
June 30, 2023 - Blue Star President Interviewed on WAA Radio
Blue Star Salute President Tom Long was interviewed by Wreaths Across America Radio Host, Michael W. Hale. Topics included Blue Star Salute and Wreaths Across America Fundraising.
June 10, 2023 - WBRC Coverage of our 1st Annual Charity Ride
Check out this great video
December 13, 2022 - WAA State House Ceremony
WSAF Channel 12 reports on the Wreaths Across America State House Ceremony.
July 1, 2022 - Blue Star President Interviewed on WAA Radio
Blue Star Salute Foundation President was interviewed on the National Broadcast of Wreaths Across America Radio by Host Michael W. Hale. Blue Star Salute was recognized as the largest Wreaths Across America Sponsorship Group in Alabama in 2021 and 18th largest in the United States. Blue Star is also the Coordinator for the Wreaths Across America State House Ceremony in Alabama.
29 May 2021 - Vettes4Vets Talladega Track Day
29 May 2021 - Vettes4Vets Talladega Track Day
29 May 2021 - Vettes4Vets Talladega Track Day
The Blue Star Salute Foundation supported the Vettes4Vets Talladega Track Day Event by Displaying the "Faces of the Price of Freedom" Memorial at this Memorial Day Event. In addition, numerous members worked with the Support Our Soldiers (SOS) Organization who provided lunch for the participants and workers. This article by the Vettes of Atlanta Magazine highlights the work of the Blue Star Salute at the bottom.
https://vettesofatlanta.com/vettes4vets-takes-on-the-talladega-superspeedway-for-veterans/
26 May 2021 - Interview with WBRC-6
29 May 2021 - Vettes4Vets Talladega Track Day
29 May 2021 - Vettes4Vets Talladega Track Day
Blue Star Salute President Tom Long's interview with WBRC-6 Good Morning Alabama Anchor, Janice Rogers. Topics include Wreaths Across America Fundraising and Blue Star Salute Membership Drives.
https://www.wbrc.com/video/2021/05/26/blue-star-salute-foundation/