Tagged: Veterans

Carver Man To Make Coast To Coast Bike Ride In Support Of Veterans

August 11th, 2023 | Veterans

August 18 is the kick off date for a Carver man to begin a coast to coast bike ride to support veterans.  Jim Forand says his ride, from Plymouth to Huntington Beach, California, is in support of the Nathan Hale Foundation, of which ” The  3 Harts Farm” is part of, which works to help […]

Veterans’ Agents Discuss Marshfield Coffee, Hire A Veteran Day

July 25th, 2023 | Veterans

Marshfield’s Director of Veterans Services Carin Paulette and Assistant Director of Veterans Services Lisa Potts speak with WATD’s Dan McCready about a Veterans Coffee taking place on Wednesday. The Veterans Coffee Hour will be taking place Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Marshfield Council on Aging at 230 Webster St. in […]

Scenes From The July 13, 2023 Vets Drive Thru

July 18th, 2023 | Veterans

A raffle and WATD owner Ed Perry were among the features at this month’s Veterans Food Drive Thru near the WATD Studios in Marshfield. Dan McCready files this report. Donations are still being sought, please email 89edge@comcast.net.

Veterans’ Voice Food Drive Thru Thursday, July 13th at WATD Studios

July 11th, 2023 | Veterans

The next Veterans’ Voice WATD/WMEX Food Drive thru is this Thursday the 13th from 10:45 – 12:30 at the WATD Studios, 130 Enterprise Drive in Marshfield. Open to all, veterans, friends & family, and the public. No registration required and the cost is free. 

Marshfield To Hold Veterans Coffee At Senior Center

June 27th, 2023 | Veterans

Marshfield Veterans’ Service Officer Carin Paulette and Assistant Veterans’ Service Officer Lisa Potts speak with WATD’s Dan McCready about Wednesday’s Veterans Coffee at the Marshfield Senior Center.   The first Veteran’s Coffee Hour will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday 6/28 at the Marshfield Senior Center, 230 Webster St. in Marshfield. The […]

A Look At The Historical Origins Of Memorial Day

May 29th, 2023 | Veterans

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 | Veterans

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 | Veterans

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.    

Scenes From May 11th Veterans Food Drive Thru

May 18th, 2023 | Veterans

Another Veterans Food Drive Thru was held near the WATD Studios at 130 Enterprise Dr. in Marshfield.

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

May 5th, 2023 | Veterans

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 […]