Governor Issues Proclamation Honoring Gold Star Families
Final Sunday of September Designated as Day of Honor and Remembrance for Families Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Military Service
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 15 landmarks across New York State will be illuminated in gold light on Sunday, September 29, in honor of Gold Star Mothers and Families Day, remembering all families who have lost a loved one in military service to our state and nation.
"On this Gold Star Mothers and Families Day, we illuminate our iconic landmarks in golden light, a symbol of our unwavering gratitude and remembrance for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” Governor Hochul said. “These courageous families embody resilience and strength, and as a state, we honor their profound loss with our commitment to support them. Together, we stand united, ensuring that their loved ones’ legacies shine brightly in our hearts and all across New York. Let us reflect on their bravery, and may our tribute inspire us to continue serving those who have given so much for our freedom."
Landmarks to be lit in tribute include:
- One World Trade Center
- Niagara Falls
- Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
- Kosciusko Bridge Kosciuszko Bridge
- The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building
- New York State Education Building
- Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
- Empire State Plaza
- New York State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center
- The “Franklin D. Roosevelt” Mid-Hudson Bridge
- Albany International Airport Gateway
- East End Gateway at Penn Station
- Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal
- Moynihan Train Hall
- Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Every year since 1936, the final Sunday in September is set aside as a solemn day of remembrance for all who have borne the most difficult cost of freedom. New York State joins a grateful nation in honoring the resilience of these courageous families on this day and all days, standing ready, willing, and able at all times to serve all Gold Star Families in every way possible.
New York State is proud to have a longstanding commitment to serving the families who have sacrificed so much in defense of our nation’s liberty, including through initiatives like the Gold Star Parent Annuity program and the Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship which stand as pillars of assistance for those who have lost loved ones in military service, ensuring that the memories and legacies of their service endures forever.
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