Governor Healey Hosts Gold Star Families Tree Lighting

Office of the Governor · December 5, 2024

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Opening remarks by Brig. Gen. (ret.) Tom Sollars

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Brigadier General (ret.) Tom Sollars opened the 13th annual Gold Star Family Tree event, told a story about a reporter asking 'why do soldiers fight' and answered: 'A soldier fights because he loves what in fact is behind — his family, his friends, his country, his freedom,' and asked attendees to enjoy the time together while honoring the fallen.

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The Commonwealth’s 13th annual Gold Star Family Tree event brought Governor Maura Healey, state leaders and dozens of Gold Star families together for remembrances, musical performances and a tree-lighting ceremony honoring service members who died in military service.

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