A large citywide crowd came out on Memorial Day 2013 for a new tradition at the North End Waterfront’s Christopher Columbus Park, honoring America’s soldiers that have paid the ultimate price. Officially known as “Remembrance 2013: A Musical Tribute to Our Fallen Heroes,” the concert replaces a Memorial Day observance previously held at McGillivray Park in the Fens.
Hosted by the City of Boston Veteran Affairs, the concert event featured the Metropolitan Wind Symphony led by Lewis Buckley and the Boston City Singers. A color guard and wreath laying ceremony paid respects to fallen soldiers from the American Revolution through the present-day conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Moderating the event were Veteran Affairs Commissioner Francisco Urena, Deputy Commissioner, Bryan Bishop and LTC (Ret) Gerald T. Wellman.
Several political candidates also showed up at the event including U.S. Senate candidate, Gabriel Gomez and Boston Mayoral candidates John Barros, Charlotte Golar Richie and Marty Walsh. For the Boston City Council, current District One City Councilor Sal LaMattina attended as did City Councilor At-Large candidates Philip Frattaroli and Jack Kelly. The event was held on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End of Boston.
2011 Officers and Committee Chairs of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park President Joanne Hayes-Rines (3rd from left), Vice-President Trish Baumer (not pictured), Clerk Sandra Harcourt (4th from left), Treasurer Virginia Kimball (right), Directors At Large Joe Bono (2nd from right) and Meghan Denenberg (2nd from left), Fundraising Chair Anne Devlin Tagliaferro (not pictured), Horticulture Read More…
The Mayor’s Office has announced new funding for capital projects citywide, including several in the North End/Waterfront area. Updates coming out of City Hall are highlighted on an interactive map showing the following new plans for the neighborhood: Cutillo Park ($200,000) – Design for a comprehensive park renovation including drainage, play lot, courts, passive areas, Read More…
Boston Light is the oldest lighthouse in the country and celebrates its 300th birthday on September 14, 2016. Located on Little Brewster Island, 9 miles from downtown Boston, the lighthouse is maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard’s Sally Snowman. Originally built by the British in 1716, the lighthouse was destroyed in 1776 and rebuilt in Read More…
3 Replies to “Citywide Crowd Attends First Memorial Day Remembrance Concert at Christopher Columbus Park [Photos]”
Your pictures are a wonderful display of a memorable event!
I second that, Fran! Great job (as always), Matt, and excellent event to celebrate and remember those that served!
Fantastic photos, Matt! This was a wonderful event bringing the community together to celebrate those who made the ultimate sacrifices.
Your pictures are a wonderful display of a memorable event!
I second that, Fran! Great job (as always), Matt, and excellent event to celebrate and remember those that served!
Fantastic photos, Matt! This was a wonderful event bringing the community together to celebrate those who made the ultimate sacrifices.