Many Memorial Day tributes went virtual this year, but wreathes and flags still showed up at various sites around Boston to remember those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation and freedoms. Photographer Gerri Paladino stopped by the Fallen Hero’s Memorial Garden in the Seaport to take in their Memorial Day display.
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…
A free Memorial Day concert was held on Monday night at Christopher Columbus Park featuring the Metropolitan Wind Symphony and Boston Children’s Chorus. Meghan Denenberg catches the scene with some photos and a short video from the playing of “Taps.”
One of the century-old Memorial Day events in Boston’s North End is the annual Prince Hall Freemasons Memorial Service at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. The scene from today’s event remains strikingly similar to the 1908 service shown on the sign near the grave site. Escorting the Prince Hall Freemasons to Copp’s Hill were the Low Read More…
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God Bless those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and God Bless America!