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
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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
This year’s Memorial Day parade and celebration
This year’s Memorial Day parade & celebration will be held on Monday, May 27. The parade will muster in the parking lot of the Our Lady of Assumption Church at 8:15 a.m. Once assembled, the parade will march to the South Burying Ground on Salem Street and then to the Willow Cemetery on Summer Street. Ceremonies will be conducted at each location. The parade will return to … [Read more...] about This year’s Memorial Day parade and celebration