Stars placed at Gold Star Families Memorial
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Crews laid down 44 gold stars Thursday at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument.
The monument, located in the Northgate District, is dedicated to families who lost a loved one in military service.
The 44 stars, arranged in a circle, represent each Idaho county. Surrounding the circle are five eagle feathers, representing each of the state’s federally recognized Native American tribes.
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This is the only Gold Star Families monument in Idaho, according to Don Zebe, who's real estate agency is a partner at the Northgate District.
"It's really exciting. Seeing it on paper and then to see the work progress on a daily basis is pretty astounding," Zebe said.
The dedication ceremony for the monument is delayed because of the coronavirus, but people can view the construction from nearby side roads.
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