The largest family of the “Blue Star Parents” belonged to Nick and Anna Matthees of rural Goodhue, MN who sent 7 sons (3 Army, 2 Navy, and 2 Army Air Force) to serve during World War II. All 7 survived.

Five brother lost in one day.  Sullivan Brothers (Albert, Francis, George, Joseph and Madison Sullivan). Remembered forever. #Sailors

The Sullivan brothers were five siblings who were all killed in action during or shortly after the sinking of the light cruiser USS Juneau (CL-52), the vessel on which they all served, around November 13, 1942, in World War II. For more of their story, continue reading here.