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A tree for heroes

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Josef Cole
  • 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
Cannon Airmen and their families gathered Wednesday afternoon to honor all service men, women and their families by decorationg a tree with handmade ornaments at the base library Heroes' Tree Dedication ceremony.

Our Heroes' Tree is a community outreach program that promotes awareness of the service and sacrifice of U.S. service members and their families. It was co-founded in 2005 by Stephanie Pickup, author of The Soldiers' Tree, and Marlene Lee, author of The Hero in My Pocket.