Here are some local events to commemorate the 19th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks: The USS Constitution will fire her cannons multiple times on the morning of September 11. The ceremony is closed to the public due to COVID-19, but will be broadcast on the ship’s Facebook page. Navy crew members will fire one-gun salutes Read More…
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9/11 Commemorations Honor the Fallen, Provide Healing and Hope
Tuesday marked the 18th anniversary of 9/11, one of our nation’s greatest tragedies. All throughout the City of Boston, commemorations were held to pay respect to the deceased, to help those heal who still grieve, and to provide citizens with the opportunity to remember, reflect, and come together as a community. At 8:30 a.m., crowds Read More…
9/11 Service Project Provides a Path to Pay it Forward as We Remember
The Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund (MMHF), in partnership with Project 351 and The New England Center and Home for Veterans, held a service project at the Mother’s Walk on The Rose Kennedy Greenway on Tuesday, September 11th. The project brought together volunteers from many businesses and organizations throughout the Commonwealth. Activities included assembling care packages Read More…
Remembering September 11th, Seventeen Years Later
Here are some local events to commemorate the 17th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks: The USS Constitution will fire her cannons multiple times on the morning of September 11. Navy crew members will fire one-gun salutes and taps will be played at the following times: 8:46 a.m. – Firing one-gun salute marking the impact of Read More…
Remembering 9/11 Sixteen Years Later
Here are some local events to commemorate the 16th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks: The USS Constitution will have a commemoration aboard “Old Ironsides”. Boarding of the ship will commence at 8:30 a.m. and will remain moored. The guest speaker will be Navy Nurse Corps Captain Mary Jo Majors, USN(Ret.), and she will be followed Read More…
Video: Santa Rosalia Di Palermo Procession Through Boston’s North End Streets
The Society of Santa Rosalia Di Palermo held its annual procession through Boston’s North End streets on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Starting at Sacred Heart Church in North Square the statue visited Christopher Columbus Park, the other religious societies, Pizzeria Regina and all the usual stops for folks to add their ribbons of dollars. The Read More…