Tagged: Memorial Day

Police Find Owner Of Marine Corps Ring

May 31st, 2023 | Memorial Day

An update to a story we reported regarding a Marine Corps ring. Whitman Police say the ring was found on Monday in the Town Park during the Memorial Day Parade. Police now say that Lt. Dan Connolly reached out to a local recruiter who was able to identify a local Marine who was in the […]

Marine Corps Ring Found In Whitman

May 30th, 2023 | Memorial Day

Whitman Police are trying to find the owner of a Marine Corps ring. Police say the ring was found on Monday during the Memorial Day Parade in the Town Park. Anyone with information is being asked to call Whitman Police at 781-447-1212.

A Look At The Historical Origins Of Memorial Day

May 29th, 2023 | Memorial Day

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, spoke with WATD’s Dan McCready about the history behind the Memorial Day holiday.

Retired Navy SEAL Discusses Memorial Day

May 29th, 2023 | Memorial Day

Retired Navy Seal Tony O’Brien gives WATD’s Dan McCready his perspective on Memorial Day.

Marshfield To Hold Memorial Day Observances

May 24th, 2023 | Memorial Day

Marshfield Veterans’ Service Officer Carin Paulette and Assistant Veterans’ Service Officer Lisa Potts spoke with WATD’s Christine James about the town’s upcoming Memorial Day Observances.    

Volunteers Being Sought To Place Flags On Veterans’ Graves In Milton

May 5th, 2023 | Memorial Day

The Town of Milton will be placing flags on veterans’ graves at Milton Cemetery on Saturday ahead of Memorial Day. Veteran’s Agent Kevin Cook tells WATD News that all are welcome to attend.   Cook says this is a way residents can show appreciation for those who served.   Milton Cemetery is located at 211 […]

A Discussion About Services For Local Veterans, Memorial Day

May 1st, 2023 | Memorial Day

Marshfield Veterans’ Service Officer Carin Paulette and Assistant Veterans’ Service Officer Lisa Potts spoke with WATD’s Christine James about services for veterans and an upcoming Memorial Day Observance.  

Marshfield Veterans Agent Discusses Memorial Day

May 18th, 2022 | Memorial Day

Veterans’ Service Officer Carin Paulette speaks with WATD’s Christine James about upcoming Memorial Day observances and other events.  

A Look At The History Of Memorial Day

May 31st, 2021 | Memorial Day

Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the history behind the Memorial Day holiday.     Photo Credit: United States Army.  

Norwell Veterans Agent Discusses Memorial Day and Flags

May 30th, 2021 | Memorial Day

Norwell Veterans Agent Dave Osborne speaks with WATD’s Christine James about Memorial Day Observances and the number of flags seen in town.