Wisconsin Governor Evers Invites Military Families to Send Ornaments for Tribute to Our Troops Tree by Nov. 16
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers announced in Madison on November 2 that they are inviting the public and Wisconsin military families to contribute ornaments for this year's "Tribute to Our Troops" holiday tree at the Executive Residence, honoring all who have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
"We owe our service members a tremendous debt of gratitude, and the 'Tribute to Our Troops' tree is a tradition Kathy and I have been glad to continue as part of our annual holiday celebrations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence each year," Gov. Evers said. "Especially during the holidays, as so many are away from home or missing loved ones who are no longer with us, it is an honor to recognize the service and sacrifices made by those who have served our nation or are currently serving and their families."
The tradition began in 2005. Ornaments can be personalized to honor Wisconsin service members past and present, including fallen service members and those deployed overseas this holiday season, and the invitation is open to families of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Guardians and Coast Guard members. Ornaments will not be returned to senders.
To be included, ornaments must be received no later than Monday, November 16, 2026, at: Troops Tree Ornaments, 3110 Mitchell St., Madison, WI 53704. The ornaments will be displayed at the Executive Residence throughout December and can be viewed during the residence's holiday tours, which require advance registration and run December 5, 8, 15, 17 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
(Source: Office of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers)
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 图：威斯康星州长官邸节日期间的圣诞树灯饰（资料图）。Corey Coyle 摄，CC BY 3.0，经 Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: Christmas trees lit at the Wisconsin Executive Residence during the holidays (file photo). Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
