European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 11, 2007, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Stars and stripes wednesday april 112007 group wants Day to Honor wounded troops by Leo Shane m stars and stripes Washington a group designed to assist and recognize wounded troops wants May 1 set aside As a Holiday to remember those injured  the Silver Star families of America has already successfully lobbied 31 states to observe Silver Star Day in Honor of the wounded fighters and Hopes to get that number into the mid40s by the end of april work has already begun to get Federal recognition by May 12008 this is a Day we want people to Stop for a minute say a prayer and remember them said Steve Newton a retired Marine and naval reservist who served in the first Gulf War the group founded two years ago gets its name not from the Silver Star medal for heroism but the world War i tradition of sewing Over the Blue Star Banner with Sil ver thread when a Soldier was injured similarly relatives of troops killed while serving Are known As Gold Star families while the purple heart recognizes troops who Are injured in combat Newton said his group works to recognize any servicemen Ber injured while serving in the military i spoke to one Mother in a a Hospital whose son was injured in Iraq when a hum Vee slipped while he was changing a tire he said she told me How everyone came by when he first got there but As time went on the numbers went Down and people for got him we want to make sure what they have done is never forgotten the organization provides a certificate and a Silver Star Banner to every wounded service member who requests it regardless if they Are Active duty reserves or retired military but Newton said he Hopes setting aside a specific Day will help highlight troops work to those outside the military Community Al ready events Are scheduled in several cities and the group is organizing rallies and visits to a hospitals to emphasize that sacrifice a lot of school teachers have called us to ask about what they can do to Tell their Stu dents about this he said that really pulls at the Heartstrings because that s want were hoping for the group also is hoping that More Ameri cans will consider donating a Silver Star Flag to wounded troops or flying the Flag on May 1 to show their support of those service members for More information on Silver Star Day or to request a Banner for a wounded ser Vic member visit org email Leo Shane at military jury recommends two years for midshipman by Stephen Manning the associated press Washington a naval Academy midshipman convicted of sexually assaulting a fellow Stu Dent should spend two years in prison and be dismissed from the Navy a military jury said tues Day the decision will be reviewed by Academy superintendent vice Admiral Rodney rempt Kenny Ray Morrison 24 showed Little reaction As the Jurys decision was announced he Shook his attorneys hand then glanced at the victim As he left the courtroom a jury of seven Navy and Marine corps officers found Morri son guilty monday of indecent As Sault and conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman for forc ing himself on a female midship Man at a Washington hotel in february 2006 prosecutors had sought a three to five year prison term along with dismissal from the Navy Morrison pleaded for leniency tuesday As the jury considered his penalty saying he had already been punished enough he said will have to Register As a sex offender Likely have to repay the Cost of his Edu cation at the Annapolis military school Morrison apologized to the Academy and its alumni 1 still love the Navy with All my heart he said testifying for the prosecution the woman said her life has also been irreparably changed she said she had fallen asleep in a hotel room and awoke to find mor Rison in the room Ive lost part of myself i cant get Back the woman now a senior testified Morrison said he stumbled across her by Accident when he was looking for a place to sleep and that she came on to him he was also court articled for another alleged assault on the woman two months later at an an Napolis apartment but was found not guilty allegations that Morri son used a Date rape drug on the woman were dropped be cause of problems with forensic evidence Morrison was the second Navy football player to be court mar titled for sexual assault in 12 months last summer Star quarterback Lamar Owens or was cleared of rape but found guilty of lesser offences the Academy superintendent recommended he be dismissed without graduating the Navy Secretary is reviewing the recommendation scouts earn Gold award Courtesy of Marion Warner Axon Kirsten Arnold left and Lyndy Axon members of girl scout troop 721 in Hohenfels Germany will each receive a Gold award at an april 19 ceremony each has been involved in scouting for 13 years to earn the Gold award each must Complete a project that includes leadership and organizational skills the project must fulfil a need within 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