Veteran Advisory Board Hosts Events in May
Posted on: May 7, 2024 - 1:20pm
Community volunteers are welcome to join Wakefield’s Veteran Advisory Board as they honor the Fallen at events throughout the month.
- With assistance from the Wakefield Girl Scouts, a flag garden will be created on the Veterans Memorial (Upper) Common on May 20 at 3:30 p.m. These flags will represent the 161 Fallen from Wakefield.
- Also on May 20, flags will be placed on Veteran graves at Lakeside Cemetery on North Avenue. Those who are interested in volunteering can meet at the cemetery at 4 p.m.
- On May 24, flags will be placed at the Forest Glade Cemetery. Volunteers can meet at this Lowell Street cemetery at 4 p.m.
- Save the date for Wakefield’s Memorial Day Ceremony on the Veterans Memorial Common on May 27 at 1 p.m. Additional details about this event are forthcoming.
Questions about these events can be directed to the Veteran Advisory Board at VeteranAdvisoryBoard@wakefield.ma.us. Community members who would like to learn more about Veteran benefit programs or services can call Wakefield’s Veteran Services Officer David Mangan 781-246-6377.