Lighting of the Gold Star Christmas Tree

 

[December 09, 2024]  Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs will present the 2024 Gold Star Christmas tree dedicated to Illinois heroes who lost their lives in combat. The tree will be lit following a program featuring IDVA Director Terry Prince and Major General Rodney Boyd, Adjutant General of the Illinois Nation Guard. The tree will be decorated by Gold Star Families with personalized ornaments commemorating each Illinois hero who lost their life in combat. The tree is a space to reflect on and remember their sacrifice and commitment to our nation’s freedoms. The tree will officially be lit on December 9th and will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library for visitors to view.

Who: IDVA Director Terry Prince, Gold Star Families
What: Gold Star Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Monday, December 9, 2024, 1:00 p.m.
Where: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library, 212 North 6th Street, Springfield, IL

[Text received from Maureen S Hartigan]