Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton gives remarks during a Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day event Sept. 25 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Illinois. Stratton and Gov. Pritzker presented flowers to family members of fallen heroes in attendance. Gov. Pritzker proclaimed September 25 as Gold Star Mother’s Day in Illinois to recognize the mothers who suffered the supreme tragedy in the loss of their sons and daughters in wars and remember the sacrifice they have made. Since 1936, Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day has taken place to recognize the loved ones of those who have tragically los


Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton gives remarks during a Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day event Sept. 25 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Illinois. Stratton and Gov. Pritzker presented flowers to family members of fallen heroes in attendance. Gov. Pritzker proclaimed September 25 as Gold Star Mother’s Day in Illinois to recognize the mothers who suffered the supreme tragedy in the loss of their sons and daughters in wars and remember the sacrifice they have made. Since 1936, Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day has taken place to recognize the loved ones of those who have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty. (Illinois National Guard photo by Army Sgt. Trenton Fouche)


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