Nearly 100 people gathered Sept. 27 at Veterans Plaza in Boerne for the unveiling of a new monument honoring Gold Star families and the loved ones they lost in service to the country.

The ceremony coincided with Gold Star Mothers and Families Day, a national observance recognizing the families of military service members who died while serving their country.

Mayor Pro Tem Ty Wolosin joined Gold Star Mother Marcy Voss and keynote speaker Brig.