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Celebrate Memorial Day Safely by Participating Virtually

City Councilor Ed Flynn (District 2) expressed the importance of recognizing our fallen heroes on Memorial Day in the absence of the City’s usual large gatherings during the Council’s weekly meeting. Memorial Day weekend has always been a day filled with age-old traditions from the Memorial Day Flag Garden in the Boston Common to a Read More…

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Photo Gallery: VFW North End Post 144 Veteran’s Day Ceremony

The North End Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 144 held their annual ceremonies on the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) and at the Iraq-Afghanistan Memorial for Veterans Day. Photographer Michele Morgan was on hand and shares this photo gallery. View our previous Veterans Day post on NorthEndWaterfront.com for more on this year’s recognition ceremonies in Read More…

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Veterans Day Observances Celebrate Stories and Sacrifices Spanning Generations

Numerous tributes and special events happening throughout the city on Veterans Day offered opportunities to remember and thank those who have served in the Armed Forces, both living and deceased. One such event was the VFW North End Post 144 Veterans Ceremony at Old North’s Memorial Garden. “As long as two comrades survive—so long will Read More…

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North End VFW Post 144 Honors Fallen Heroes in Memorial Day Service [Photos]

The North End Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 144 held its annual service on Memorial Day. Honoring the North End’s fallen, ceremonial stops were made at the the VFW plaque on the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) and the Iraq/Afghanistan memorial at Old North Memorial Garden. Photos by Matt Conti.

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VFW Presents Charitable Endowments

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), North End Post 144, presented this year’s charitable endowments at the January 14th meeting of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA).  Awards with checks of $1,000 were presented to the North End Athletic Association, the Nazzaro Community Center and the North End Health Center.