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Memorial Day
By adamg - 5/24/14 - 3:21 pm
Arturo Gossage spent some time on the Common at the annual Memorial Day flag display - 37,000 flags representing fallen Massachusetts service members since the Revolution.
Copyright Arturo Gossage. Posted in the Universal Hub pool on Flickr.
By adamg - 5/27/13 - 11:21 am
The Herald reminds us the Roslindale intersection was renamed George J. Gottwald Jr. Square in honor of a local man who died in Vietnam.
By adamg - 5/25/13 - 10:03 am
Good Morning Gloucester shows us the 33,000 flags planted on Boston Common this weekend in honor of service members killed in recent wars.
By adamg - 5/28/12 - 11:17 pm
Dennis Ebacher attended Memorial Day commemorations in Reading today.
Ed Hatfield took in the 33,000 flags on the Boston Common:
David Parsons also photographed the Common flags.
The Dorchester Reporter covered the Dorchester parade and commemorations.
Truck Stop Tea Party photographed the Somerville Memorial Day parade.
Copyright Dennis Ebacher and Ed Hatfield, respectively. Posted in the Universal Hub pool on Flickr.
By adamg - 5/23/12 - 10:20 pm
Neil the roving UHub photographer captured some of the 33,000 flags planted in the Common to commemorate Massachusetts servicemen and women who've died in the line of duty since the Civil War.
By adamg - 5/31/11 - 3:38 pm
State Police said today unruly teens at Carson Beach were not their only problem over Memorial Day weekend. Around 1:30 a.m. on Monday, State Police say in a statement:
Troopers responded to Marina Bay, Squantum Point Park and Wollaston Beach and helped move out more than 300 vehicles from DCR property after bar closures at Marina Bay. Troopers assisted Quincy Police with multiple fights and assaults. Troopers removed several large groups from Wollaston Beach.
By adamg - 5/26/11 - 8:21 pm
Historygradguy photographed the Memorial Day flag display on Boston Common.
By adamg - 5/31/10 - 9:21 pm
Greg Cook photographed the Memorial Day parade in Malden.
And Paul Keleher photographed the parade in Westwood.
Copyright Greg Cook and Paul Keleher, respectively. Keleher's photo also posted in the Universal Hub pool on Flickr.
By adamg - 5/29/10 - 10:03 am
Marissa Babin photographed the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund's flag field on the Common - a flag for each of the 20,000 Massachusetts resident who have died in a war starting with World War I.
Posted under this Creative Commons license and in the Universal Hub pool on Flickr.
By adamg - 5/25/09 - 10:50 am
Don Martelli gives thanks:
... The fact that we can sit in our backyards, suck back a few brews, burn some steak on the grill, while puffing on a stogie is due in large part to the men and women who have served and are serving in our armed forces. Their bravery affords us a free lifestyle that we so often take for granted. For that, I will forever be grateful. ...
Rebecca also remembers:
Memorial Day is one of the few times each year that we take a moment to thank those who defend our freedoms and liberties -- past, present and future. ...
By adamg - 5/26/08 - 9:31 am
Rob Bellinger photographed the Waltham American Legion band at the Somerville Memorial Day parade.
Jen Stewart went to the Melrose Memorial Day parade, where some Boy Scouts used a catapault to distribute candy among kids.
By adamg - 5/29/07 - 9:03 am
Chris Lovett reports on, photographs, the Memorial Day Parade in Dorchester:
After the march to Cedar Grove Cemetery and a volley from the rifles, people took their time scattering. It was one of those intervals when a solemn observance dissolved into a holiday weekend. Children played with flags and imitation swords ...
Mike Mennonno attends, photographs the Somerville parade despite his fear of Shriners.
By adamg - 5/29/06 - 7:09 pm
Lisa Williams posts photos from today's Memorial Day parade in Watertown.
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