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Blue Star Memorial

Sawyer Common at Hollis St. & Martins Pond Rd.

Blue Star Memorial

Located on Sawyer Common, this memorial is a part of an initiative by the National Garden Clubs, Inc. The Blue Star program began in 1945, initially to honor men and women serving in the Armed Forces during WWII. The Blue Star now serves as a memorial to all who have or will serve.

In 2010 the Groton Garden Club began its participation in this program and the garden was formally dedicated in 2011.

Green wreaths with red bows are placed on all the Memorial Stones at the Sawyer Common during December and January. The garden is maintained year-round.

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A solemn Blue Star Memorial By-Way marker is mounted on a large stone, surrounded by a well-maintained mulch bed. The plaque, dedicated by the Groton Garden Club in 2011, honors the Armed Forces of America. A festive wreath with a bright red bow is placed at the base of the stone, flanked by two small American flags on either side, adding a patriotic touch to the scene. The setting is peaceful, with the stone and its decorations standing as a respectful tribute to the sacrifices made by military personnel.

“A garden is evidence of faith. It links us with all the misty figures of the past who also planted and were nourished by the fruits of their planting.”

- Gladys Taber

Blue Star Memorial Gallery

A Blue Star Memorial marker affixed to a large stone, surrounded by a well-maintained garden bed. The bed includes small evergreen shrubs and flowering plants, with two American flags placed on either side of the stone. The background features a grassy area with trees and a road, contributing to a serene and respectful setting.

A newly planted garden area with young shrubs and perennials surrounding a small memorial marker. The garden is bordered by grass, and a tree is visible in the background. The setting appears to be a residential neighborhood with a house and road in the distance. The sky is overcast, and the garden beds are neatly mulched.

A Blue Star Memorial marker mounted on a large stone surrounded by a landscaped garden bed. The garden includes small shrubs and perennials, all neatly mulched. The area is located in a grassy field with a road and trees in the background, creating a peaceful and natural setting

Two women placing wreaths at the base of a Blue Star Memorial marker on a large stone. One woman is kneeling, securing a wreath to the stone, while the other stands nearby holding another wreath. The setting is outdoors in a grassy area with trees and a road in the background. The scene is peaceful and appears to take place during winter, as both women are dressed warmly.

A group of Garden Club Members are working together to plant shrubs and flowers in a garden area. One person is actively digging in the soil, while others stand nearby observing or preparing plants. The scene is set in a park-like area with large trees and grassy surroundings. The weather appears to be mild and sunny, and the atmosphere is collaborative and focused on community gardening efforts.

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