A NoBo Perspective by Keith Spencer Today, many will mark the Veterans Day holiday by attending a memorial service or parade. Others will observe a moment of silence at 11AM, but most will offer a gesture of thanks to their local hero, some in person and others via the web. (more…)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Veterans Affairs is celebrating those who have served our country. The VA is reaching out to Americans to explain the true meaning of Veterans Day, and offers opportunities to reach beyond this one day out of the year. The video is posted below, and (more…)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Scott Brown, a member of the United States Army himself, offered a message to his constituents via YouTube about the importance of Veterans Day and called for a renewed commitment to our “American warriors”. “For ten years, thousands of our nation’s veterans have shown uncommon courage (more…)
MEDFORD – This Kathy McCabe article from Boston.com discusses Medford’s creation of “hero corners” that have been dedicated in Medford to honor veterans’ families who siblings served together in World War II. Since 2007, four sites have been created: the Fortunato Brothers Corner, at Stanley and College avenues, honors seven (more…)
UNITED STATES – The Veterans Day holiday dates back to the end of World War I when President Woodrow Wilson officially established Armistice Day, a holiday to mark the temporary cessation of hostilities that took place seven months before the Treaty of Versailles was ever signed. The armistice went into (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS – Cities and towns across the Commonwealth will mark the Veteran’s Day holiday with solemn ceremonies and patriotic parades. Join your local Veterans’ Service Officers at an event to honor members of the armed forces who have served valiantly. For more information about Veterans’ Day events across the state, (more…)
BOSTON – Join The Boston Harbor Island Cruises for a Veterans Day Cruise with a program focusing on the military history of Boston Harbor, beginning with the American Revolution up until present day and including a short stop at Fort Warren on Georges Island learn more history of the American (more…)
