Blue Star Mothers celebrate 75th anniversary

North County chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America members Linda Ross, left, and Jan Compton greet guests attending the organization's 75th anniversary luncheon at the Grand Tradition, Sept. 17. Blue Star Mothers is a support and resource group for mothers who have children that serve, or have served in any branch of military. Shane Gibson photos

Blue Star Mothers member Laura Wasilevich helps pass out tissues to mothers of military members during a North County chapter of Blue Star Mothers luncheon at the Grand Tradition.

Guests attending a Blue Star Mothers luncheon at the Grand Tradition view and place bids on silent auction items, Sept. 17.

A Missing Man Table is arranged to honor POW/MIA service members during the North County chapter of Blue Star Mothers luncheon at the Grand Tradition in Fallbrook Sept. 17.

Guests fill the banquet room at the Grand Tradition during the Blue Star Mothers 75th anniversary luncheon, Sept. 17.

North County Blue Star member Linda Ross welcomes guests to the groups luncheon at the Grand Tradition, Sept. 17.

USMC wounded warrior Jason Ross attends the 75th anniversary luncheon for the Blue Star Mothers group. Ross is a Fallbrook resident who has received a custom-built home from the Gary Sinise Foundation that was customized for his family and his disabilities from injuries while serving in Afghanistan in 2011.