Sunday, December 24, 2023
Statehouse Tree Lighting Ceremony
Taking a moment this Christmas Eve, and always, to remember
our fallen heros.
Honored to have attended a moving tree lighting ceremony at
the Statehouse early this month.
Reflecting on this year’s Gold Star Families Tree display at
the State House and how it pays tribute to our Massachusetts Service Members
who gave their lives in service to our Nation and the families who carry their
legacy forward.
Ornaments, photos and messages from their loved ones are
displayed on the tree and serve to remind us of the tremendous sacrifices made
for our Freedoms.
Military Friends Foundation hosts the annual dedication of
the “Massachusetts Gold Star Families Tree”.
The tree pays tribute to local Service Members who have been
killed-in-action, lost their lives on active duty, from hidden wounds of war,
or died related to their military or public service.
This project is a partnership between the Military Friends
Foundation and the Office of the Governor. This project is supported by Tough
Ruck 26.2 – held in partnership with the Boston Athletic Association/Boston
Marathon.
