Ridgewood Gold Star Mother's Day
What is a Gold Star Mother:
A Gold Star Mother is a woman who has lost a son or daughter in military service to the United States. In honor of these women,the last Sunday in September is observed as a day to show support for mothers and family members of our Fallen Heroes.
Luminaries:
Luminaries will be available at the residence of Bob Paoli, Commander, American Legion Post #53, at 368 N. Pleasant Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ. 07450. Please call 201-445-1738 to arrange a pickup time. You may honor Gold Star Mother's Day by placing a luminary at sundown September 25, 2016 at the end of you drive way.(make sure it is away from anything that can light on fire)
WHO:
Anyone can show their support on this important day.
For more information email mariabombace@aol.com or bobpaoli@verizon.net to volunteer
WHERE:
Join us at Van Neste Park in Ridgewood
Luminaries will be on display from 7:00pm on.
The Ceremony will be held at 7:00pm
or honor our nation’s Gold Star Mothers by placing a luminary at the end of your driveway at sundown away from anything that can catch fire
WHEN: Sunday, September 25, 2016
WHAT: Luminaries available
Contact mariabombace@aol.com or bobpaoli@verizon.net
“As members of a grateful Nation, we owe a debt we can never repay, but hold this sacred obligation forever in our hearts, minds, and actions. We honor their sacrifice, and stand with our service members, military families, and Gold Star families as they have stood for us” (2011 Presidential Proclamation).