MIDDLE ISLAND, NY – On September 27th, Suffolk
County Legislator Sarah Anker joined Gold Star families, local electedofficials and community members at the Gold Star Families Recognition Ceremony
at Bartlett Pond Park hosted by the Middle Island Civic Association. Theservice included songs, prayers, wreath placement, readings, and remarks by the
community and local leaders.
Thank you to the Longwood Alliance and the Middle IslandCivic Association for continuing to organize this important event,
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Legislator Anker. This event allows us to recognize and show our gratitude tothose who lost their lives while serving, and to honor their family members.
Beginning in 1936, Gold Star Mother’s Day has been observed in
the United States on the last Sunday in September. The United States currentlyrecognizes the day as “Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day” to recognize the
sacrifice that all Gold Star Family members make when a loved one dies inservice to the nation. Every year, the Longwood Alliance and the Middle Island Civic Association organizes the Gold Star Families Day for community members to come together to commemorate those who lost their lives while serving and to honor their family members.
For more information, please call Legislator Anker’s office at (631) 854-1600.
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