Tuesday, November 13, 2012
In solemn observance of Veterans Day.
Woburn's John Concannon, a 2012 Woburn Memorial High School graduate, and current student at West Point, attended the Veterans Day memorial dedication Sunday. Do you have a picture you'd like to share with us for Photo of the Day? Remember, all POTD come from readers, so without you, we have no photos! Text them to 781-502-8325 or e-mail woburn@patch.com. We will publish your photos as soon as we can!
Downtown Woburn was flooded with people who came to honor the men and women of our armed services; thousands pay their respects and dedicate a new memorial.
The smell of American culinary staples hotdogs and hamburgers on the grill wafted through the air on a beautiful fall day in downtown Woburn as thousands of area residents came to pay their respects to our country's veterans. While our troops continue to battle enemy occupants in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom (our longest war to date); Woburn paid tribute to our men and women in uniform with a host of rousing speeches climaxing with the unveiling of a one-of-a-kind memorial, the only of its ilk to include a list of all the veterans from one community who served in all wars throughout our nation's history including the 294 who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Representatives from the Air Force, Navy, Army and Marines each …
Monday, November 12, 2012
In lieu of our regular column, we invite readers to share their favorite photos of the veterans in their lives.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
As we observe Veterans Day today, we thought it would be nice to create a gallery of our veterans. If there is a local veteran you would like to honor today, we invite you to share a photo so the whole city can honor those who serve our nation. Just click the green "Submit Your Photos" button above the photos or at the bottom of this article to add yours, along with a caption. Also, leave shoutouts to veterans you know in the comments below. We've kicked off the gallery with a few photos of our own, including Local Editor Danielle Masterson's favorite veteran—her big brother, Chuck, who served in the Navy during Desert Storm and is still a Reservist today.
Here's what's open and closed for today's holiday observance.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
Today we observe Veterans Day, a national holiday established in 1926 to honor men and women who have served in the military. Here's a quick round-up of what's open and closed in Woburn today. If you know of more businesses that are open or closed, help out your fellow neighbors by leaving them in the comments.
Several local restaurants and businesses are offering Vets Day deals today.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Veterans also honored this past week.
Her father went off to war. So did her husband, two sons, brother and many cousins. Their collective service spans more than half a century, from World War I, which was supposed to be the war to end all wars, to Vietnam. That’s why Margie Labedz put on her blue auxilian’s uniform Thursday and headed to the Senior Center: to keep veterans “alive in the public’s eye,” so people “will remember the men and women who went overseas for us.” Woburn is commemorating Veterans Day 2012 with a series of events at schools and the Senior Center. Today, Nov. 11, the eleventh day of the eleventh month, when an armistice—or truce—was signed by nations fighting World War I, 94 years ago, the city will hold a traditional parade and ceremony on the …
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
What's going on in Woburn this weekend?
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Police advise participants, spectators to arrive early on Sunday.
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
The following text was provided by the Woburn Police Department: The Woburn Police Department wishes to remind the public that Main Street in the area of Woburn Center will be closed to vehicular traffic from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 11. Northbound traffic will be diverted up Montvale Avenue and southbound traffic will be diverted onto Campbell Street. Cars traveling eastbound on Pleasant Street will be diverted onto North Warren, Arlington Road or Warren Avenue. The square will be closed during the veterans' memorial services, including the dedication of the new war memorial and will continue to be closed until the appreciation cookout is concluded around 2:30 p.m. Whereas a large turnout is expected, spectators are advised to …
Friday, November 9, 2012
Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round ,as well as on Veterans Day.
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Friday, November 9, 2012
Friday, Nov. 9, 6 a.m.— A number of local businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women, and their families this Veterans Day by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. Here's a guide to specials in Woburn and the area, taken from themilitarywallet.com — check with their site for the latest deals. Two important notes: Free food: Store discounts: Free activities:
Thursday, November 8, 2012
You asked and Patch answered... Everything you need to know about the holiday in Woburn.
Veterans Day is this Sunday, Nov. 11, and will be observed Monday. In light of that, we recently received the following question: What is the schedule of events for Veterans Day? We talked to the city's Department of Veterans Services and got the answer for you! "Please join us for these events to honor those veterans that have served our country, many at great cost. Please feel free to contact George [Poole, United Veterans Council of Woburn] or myself if there are any questions. We look forward to your participation in our tribute." — Larry Guiseppe, Director of Veterans Services For full parade roster and Veterans Day ceremony agenda, click the PDFs attached to this article. Do you have a question for You Ask, Patch Answers? Submit …
Pat Chisholm
7:19 pm on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
So proud of John . I wish him the best with his studies at West Point. He does look great in his uniform. more ›