Veterans to Share Stories with Students Thursday
Korean War veterans unveil their new monument at Medford’s dedication ceremony on October 14.
– Allison Goldsberry
There are 16,000 names on the four veterans memorials at Honor Roll Park, honoring those who served in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars.
On Thursday, November 8, some of those veterans will share their stories with Medford High School students, in recognition of Veterans’ Day.
According to Social Studies Coordinator Bernadette Ricciardelli, twenty-five veterans will visit classrooms throughout the high school and share their experiences with students.
Veterans’ Day falls on Sunday, November 11. There will be no school on Monday, November 12.
More veterans’ news…
Winter Clothing and Coat Drive for Veterans Nov. 13-30
State Representative Paul Donato (D-Medford) and the Medford Veterans’ Service Office are collecting gently worn and clean winter clothing and coats from November 13 to November 30.
Donations of coats, scarves, hats, gloves and mittens will be accepted for both male and female veterans. The clothing will go to soldiers’ homes in Chelsea and Holyoke as well as to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans.
Donations can be dropped off at the Medford Veterans Services office at City Hall, Rep. Paul Donato’s office at 271 Spring Street, Council on Aging Office at 101 Riverside Avenue, Medford Public Library, Medford Chamber of Commerce at 1 Shipyard Way, and the main lobby of the Medford Police Department.
Call 781-393-2503 for more information and additional locations.
Veterans’ Day Events
Veterans eat for free on Veterans’ Day at McCormick and Schmick’s