A parade of American Legion Riders from across the greater Phoenix area escorted Christmas Star gifts from Post 41 to the Arizona State Veterans Home in downtown Phoenix. Photo by Jeric Wilhelmsen/The American Legion

Apache Junction Chapter 27 Secretary Dixie Becker organized Christmas Stars program. In the fall, Arizona State Veterans Home residents filled out Christmas wishes on paper stars. Christmas Star donors adopted a star and provided a gift to the veteran. Becker ensured every resident received a gift. Photo by Jeric Wilhelmsen/The American Legion

American Legion Riders from Thunderbird Chapter 41 in Phoenix load up gifts collected for residents of the Arizona State Veterans Home in Phoenix. Photo by Jeric Wilhelmsen/The American Legion

American Legion Riders from posts around Phoenix gathered at Post 41 to escort gifts to the Arizona State Veterans Home. The Christmas Stars program, organized by Riders Chapter 27 in Apache Junction, Ariz., provided gifts for each resident of the home. Photo by Jeric Wilhelmsen

American Legion Riders from across Phoenix deliver gifts for residents at the Arizona State Veterans Home in downtown Phoenix. Photo by Jeric Wilhelmsen/The American Legion

American Legion Riders from across Phoenix deliver gifts for residents at the Arizona State Veterans Home in downtown Phoenix. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, they could not meet personally with residents, but the gifts were distributed by facility staff. Photo by Jeric Wilhelmsen/The American Legion