Wednesday, May 18, 2016

In Boston Memorial Day For Peace-May 30th

In Boston Memorial Day For Peace-May 30th  


Veterans For Peace, Chapter 9 - Smedley Butler Brigade will host its annual

Memorial Day for Peace
Monday, May 30, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Christopher Columbus Park
(corner of Atlantic Ave. & Richmond St., Boston, MA)

This is a solemn and honorable event featuring songs, speeches and poetry.  It culminates with a Flower Ceremony when veterans and members of the audience alike drop a carnation into the harbor as the names of every Massachusetts service member killed in Afghanistan and Iraq since Sept. 11 2001 are read aloud.

This is a public event. All are welcome.
The complete program for this event will be sent to this email list within a couple days.
Attached is a map showing the location of the park.  A purple pin indicates where we have the ceremony.
If you have questions, please email:  vfpsmedley@gmail.com

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