As most of you know my husband is still an Active duty Air Force chaplain. So I know a lot of folks who deploy to the Middle East. I wanted to send them off with somethig tangible as a reminder that we are home praying for them and waiting for them to come home. I came across this ribbon and felt it was perfect. I have sent them with angels, but not all are Christians and believers. I also sent Stars of David with my husband the last time he deployed. The yellow ribbon was with the original colors but my husband wanted it in patriotic colors. I can make it in both colors now so both the deployed Airman has one to take with him/her and the spouse has one to hold onto here at home. I wish I could tell you where I got the design. It was a freebie from a while ago. But I just love the message. I embroidered them on tulle so they could be cut out as a free standing embroidery. They are about 5x5 inches.
ex daughter-in-law is going to Iraq in July with the Black Hawk group stationed in Mobile Army Nat'l Guard. She is the Mother of my only Grand daughter. I made support our troops ribbons for her girls before she left for Ft Hood Tx in April. Please continue with the prayers. Maureen
I found a freebie awareness ribbon without the words on it. www.embroidery-boutique.com.
Hope it will help.
Cecelia