August 28, 2014 - Mayor Tom Henry today welcomed families of 17 deployed service members to his office. The family members visited the Mayor’s office to view the Blue Star Banners that will be placed along West Jefferson Boulevard in the coming days.
The Blue Star Banner program started in May and recognizes City of Fort Wayne residents and City government employees who are actively deployed. Today’s announcement of 17 additional banners brings the total number of banners to 31.
The banners that will be placed honor:
First Lieutenant Ross E. Allen, United States Marine Corps
Lance Corporal Daishaun T. Butler, United States Marine Corps
Petty Officer Third Class Katelyn E. Butler, United States Navy
Master Sergeant Jeffrey Alan Hite, United States Air Force
Specialist Blakeley Hollinger, United States Army
Specialist Nolan Michalski, United States Army
Corporal Andrew Mruk, United States Army
Second Lieutenant Miles North, United States Army
DCFN Brandon M. Parrish, United States Navy
Specialist Christopher Russell, United States Army
Specialist Adrian J. Sewell, United States Army
Specialist Jarone Shaw, United States Army
Sergeant T.J. Stotlar, United States Army
Airman First Class Eric J. Stuckey, United States Air Force
Major Jeffrey I. Studebaker, United States Marine Corps
Specialist Dalton R. Warren, United States Army
Sergeant N. Alex Wooten, United States Army
Family and friends of deployed military personnel are encouraged to complete an application at www.cityoffortwayne.org/bluestarbanner. Once the applications are reviewed, banners will be made and displayed on light poles along West Jefferson Boulevard from the Time Corners area to Swinney Park. Banners will be displayed through November and then removed during the winter months. Banners will be displayed each April-November.
Individuals or companies interested in making a donation to the Blue Star Banner program by being a sponsor may contact Karen Richards, Mayor's Office, (260) 427-2146 and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..