Memorial Day 2018

Video: Memorial Day Scenes from Boston’s North End / Waterfront Neighborhood

Memorial Day Ceremony at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument

The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held this weekend at Boston Common and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. As part of the ceremony, family members and others read the 270 names of the fallen men and women who served in the Iraq or Afghanistan wars in front of the Garden of Flags. The majestic garden of Read More…

Boston Monuments of Memorial Day

“In 1868, Commander-in-Chief John A. Logan issued General Order No. 11 calling for all Departments and Posts to set aside the 30Th of May as a day for remembering the sacrifices of fallen comrades, thereby beginning the celebration of Memorial Day.” (Taken from the Stone) Thus began the birth of our Memorial Day Weekend, Boston, Read More…