Town Administrator Chas Carey and Brookline Veterans’ Services Director William T. McGroarty wish to invite community members to the Town of Brookline’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony, and join various town officials, veterans, veterans’ groups, and the general public in honoring local veterans for their service.
The event will take place on Friday, November 11, 2022, beginning at 11:00 a.m., at the World War Monument at Brookline Town Hall, 333 Washington Street, Brookline, MA 02445.
Attendees will be Representatives of the American Legion Representatives of Veterans of Foreign Wars Representatives of Brookline Veterans’ Services State Rep. Tommy Vitolo Members of the Brookline Police and Fire Departments.
The annual event is organized by Brookline Veterans’ Services, and Director McGroarty will preside over the ceremony. The event will feature a speech from Gregory Taylor, a member of the American Legion Post 11, Vietnam War Veteran and Bronze Star recipient.
Town Administrator Carey will deliver remarks and Rep. Vitolo will deliver a proclamation from the House of Representatives.
Additionally, the ceremony will include a placing of a wreath of thanks and salute, a moment of silence, and a presentation of the Arthur Hurley Memorial Award and the Veterans Service Award.
The Veterans Day collation will be held immediately following the ceremony.
On the day of the event, Brookline Interactive Group will broadcast the ceremony hourly starting at 06:00 p.m and ending at 10:00 p.m on Comcast channel 23, as well as RCN channels 15 and 613 in HD.
