Navy veteran Rick Obey has been creating inventions throughout his whole life, but the products that have really taken off all cater to fallen veterans. Obey’s company Roventeur sells many products for grave sites such as floral toppers, headstone wreath hangers and military flag holders. The company’s name begins with Obey’s initials; the rest of the name is a play on the … [Read more...] about Navy veteran’s company honors fallen heroes with grave site products
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Lynnfield recognizes Purple Heart Day
Each year on Aug. 7, Americans pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. The Town of Lynnfield will recognize the 7th as Purple Heart Day and urge the people and organizations in town to display the American Flag, as well as public expressions of recognition of our Purple … [Read more...] about Lynnfield recognizes Purple Heart Day
Town comes together to honor its fallen veterans
Residents came together in a big way Monday at the town's annual Memorial Day observance — held for the first time at the Veterans Memorial. The day included parades, ceremonies at town cemeteries, a speaking ceremony, and a cookout. Veterans Services Officer Bruce Siegel said that Memorial Day is a day "to honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate … [Read more...] about Town comes together to honor its fallen veterans
LTTE: Please stop the ‘sale’ of the Lynnfield Veterans War Memorial
To the editor: The new Lynnfield Veterans War Memorial should be exclusively reserved for U.S. service members and not “in memory of a family member or a dear friend.” Criteria for an individual named on the memorial include honorable military service—not a monetary payment. The war memorial is not a civilian cemetery or memorial. Its purpose is to honor the service … [Read more...] about LTTE: Please stop the ‘sale’ of the Lynnfield Veterans War Memorial
LTE: Thank you to the Knights of Columbus
To the editor: On Tuesday, May 14, the Lynnfield Knights of Columbus honored our veterans buried in Willow Cemetery by placing flags at their gravesites for Memorial Day. I would like to thank them for once again assisting me and fulfilling their patriotic mission. Bruce Siegel Veterans Services Officer … [Read more...] about LTE: Thank you to the Knights of Columbus