The holidays can be difficult for anyone who has lost a loved one.
For the second consecutive year, Robins’ Airman & Family Readiness Center is helping Gold Star families honor the memory of their loved ones who died in military conflicts with a special holiday tree, adorned in ornaments commemorating each life lost.
Candace Franks, a Community Readiness specialist in the A&FRC, said the Gold Star Holiday Tree, decorated in the Gold Star official colors of purple and gold, is a small reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by these service members.
As of Dec. 3, Robins has been assigned 10 Gold Star families.
Franks said each of the 10 gold star shaped ornaments, along with others marked with the military members’ names on the tree represents each Gold Star family Robins serves.
“Christmas is such a special time of the year so when I was given the program, I thought what better way to honor our families during the holiday season,” she said.
The Gold Star Holiday Tree is displayed in the front lobby of A&FRC in Bldg. 794.
“These families are still part of the Air Force family and during the holiday season we want a public reminder of what they have sacrificed,” Franks said.
Gold Star Families are assigned to Robins either through Air Force Personnel Center, or families can self-identify by contacting Franks.
For more information, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at (478) 926-1256.
| Date Taken: |
12.18.2019 |
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12.23.2019 10:20 |
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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, GEORGIA, US |
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