Fallen Heroes tree lighting ceremony held at State House
According to Major General Van McCarty, South Carolina’s Adjutant General, the tree holds over 600 gold stars, with each star representing a lost service member.
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“As a county, we need to be grateful. We need to pause on a day like Memorial Day and thank them,” said Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, South Carolina adjutant general. “
A Tree for the Fallen ceremony held at the S.C. State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Dozens gather to light a tree for the fallen at the South Carolina State House today. Three families of South Carolina’s fallen service members joined Governor Henry McMaster to remember and honor the Gold Star men and women who died during active duty. According to the South Carolina National Guards Survivor Outreach more than 600 Gold Stars…
