Members of the 101st Army Band, Colorado Army National Guard, play a selection of Christmas music during the 2017 Gold Star family reception at the state capital building Dec. 12, 2017. During the reception, Colorado Gov. John W. Hickenlooper hosted 36 Gold Star families, those who’ve lost a loved one in service to their nation. (Photo by Army Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr., 104th Public Affairs Detachment, Colorado Army National Guard)

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