NYS landmarks to be illuminated gold Sunday night

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Landmarks across New York State will be lit up in gold Sunday night for Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day. The illumination will honor all families who have lost a loved one in military service.

The last Sunday of September was designated as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in 1936. In 2011, the day was amended to "Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day."

"Our Gold Star Mothers and Families are courageous and resilient -- they are relatives of New York’s bravest who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country while protecting their neighbors,” Governor Hochul said. “On this Gold Star Mothers and Families Day, we recommit ourselves to remembering those who dedicated themselves to service and country. We will never forget the shared sacrifices made by their families.”