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PHOTOS: Luminaries Lit to Honor Mothers of Deceased Armed Service Members

Sunday marked Gold Star Mothers Day and residents descended on Van Neste Square in Ridgewood to light luminaries in honor of their sacrifice.

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Residents from Ridgewood and surrounding towns lit up Van Neste Square Sunday night with hundreds of luminaries to honor mothers who have lost a son or daughter fighting for their country.

Gold Star Mothers Day is a national effort to bring awareness and recognize the sacrifices made by mothers and their families while their children fight overseas.

Councilwoman Gwenn Hauck was on hand Sunday night and took these photos.

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