PAST EVENTS
Veterans
Day 2007
L/Cpl Gregory MacDonald Memorial Dedication
Thursday, October 4, 2007
L/Cpl Gregory MacDonald Memorial
Burlington Union Article, October 5, 2007
2007 Memorial Day Thank You Letter and Photos
Old Glory Ceremony: US Marines Corps Ordinance Contact Team One, Devens
Veterans' Day, November 11, 2006, Burlington, MA
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The traditional flag raising on the
Town Common took place at 9:00 am and was followed by a continental breakfast
at the American Legion Hall compliments of the Marriott Hotel. The
weather was sunny and perfect as the ceremony at Pine Haven Cemetery
commenced at 10:00 am.
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Memorial Day 2005 Article & Pictures
from Burlington Veterans' Services
2004 Memorial Day Ceremonies in Burlington were held Monday, May 31, 2004 ~ Burlington, MA.
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Memorial
Day_2004 ~ Thank You & Pictures |
Compliments of: Kevin Cooney, Burlington Police Department
Rescue at Sea June 20, 2003
~ Burlington resident
and veteran, Joe Arena, was miraculously rescued on June 20, 1945, his
23rd birthday, by the submarine USS Seafox, after spending an
incredible 21 hours in the ocean. Click
here for the story and pictures including those from Joe's recent
birthday.
picture:
Bob
Hogan & Joe Arena
5/26/03 Memorial Day ~ Pictures and Thank You Letter
11/11/02
Burlington ~ Veterans Day 2002
Burlington High School in Honor of Korean War Veterans
November 8, 2002 - Korean War Remembrance
Korean War Era Burlington Veterans
w/Medal of Honor Recipient Thomas Hudner (middle row, center)
& Commander Peter Dutton; Mrs. Linda Hayes, Burlington HS Principal;
Mr. Donald Tocci, WIA Navy Seal (first row, center)
Additional pictures from the Program
9/11/02 September 11: One Year Later Program and Photographs
5/27/02 Memorial Day Information and Photographs, Memorial Day 2002
4/25/02 Marine Corps League ~ Toys for Tots Award Ceremony, BCAT Studio
4/14/02 Flag Drop Box Dedication ~ American Legion Post #273
1. Dedication
- Story and Pictures
2.
Pictures
and Layout by Richard Hogan
4/9/02
Former
Prisoner of War Recognition
Day ~
Burlington raises 30 ft x 20 ft POW/MIA Flag
3/27/02 Marshal Simonds Middle School students discussed life as a teenager during WWII
2/8/02 - 2/17/02 Give Thanks America ~ Video Taping ~ Burlington Mall
7/18/99 - 7/25/99 The Moving Wall visited the Town of Burlington in July of 1999. Through the creative talents of Mike and Deana Tredeau of Burlington, and the guidance of Bob Hogan and Betty McDonough of Burlington Veterans Services, this memorial book was lovingly created.
Contents of Book: The Moving Wall ~ Burlington
Click on cover below for an enlarged picture
of the cover of Moving Wall book
Bob
Hogan is the Burlington & Bedford Director of Veterans Services. He can be
contacted by calling 781-270-1959 in Burlington, MA and 781-275-1328 in
Bedford, MA.
From: www.Veteransinfo.net
Burlington Veterans Services
Town Hall
Burlington,
MA 01803
Office:
781 270-1959
Send
us an E-Mail at:
Veterans@BurlMass.org
