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12th Anniversary of War in Afghanistan Observed at Memorial Garden

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The 12th Anniversary of the start of war in Afghanistan was October 7, 2013. Over two thousand U.S. casualties have been reported in Operation Enduring Freedom. Boston’s Veterans Services and Old North observed the anniversary this week in the Memorial Garden. A wreath was placed by the memorial and Rev. Stephen Ayres, Vicar of Old North Church, offered prayers as part of the ceremony.

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