State officials, Veterans, and family members of late Veterans gathered at the State House Wednesday morning to honor 29 Rhode Island service members who lost their lives in the line of duty. (courtesy: Governor Dan McKee)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — State officials, Veterans, and family members of late Veterans gathered at the State House Wednesday morning to honor 29 Rhode Island service members who lost their lives in the line of duty.

Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos said the annual Garden of Heroes Wreath Laying Ceremony remembers local Veterans who have served our country and “made the ultimate sacrifice” since Sept. 11, 2001.

According to Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa, the ceremony also honors Goldstar Parents who lost their children in the line of duty.