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From YouTube: South Boston Vietnam Veterans Memorial Re-Dedication
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Mayor Walsh, Governor Baker, Vietnam veterans, families, and elected officials gathered in South Boston for the annual re-dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Men were honored for their service as the 215th Army Band played songs, and wreaths were laid on the memorial.
A
A
B
Let
us
pray
God,
our
Father.
We
ask
your
blessing
upon
us
today,
as
we
remember
an
honor,
our
servicemen
that
died
in
Vietnam,
we
honor
and
remember
all
those
men
and
women
who
lost
their
lives,
safeguarding
our
freedoms
and
assuring
peace
throughout
the
world
as
we
honor.
These
brave
soldiers
today
gave
their
life
for
our
country
in
this
community.
We
pledge
never
to
forget,
and
we
promise
to
do
all
in
our
power
to
promote
peace
throughout
the
world.
B
We
are
mindful
today,
Lord
of
all
those
men
and
women
serving
here
in
our
country
and
around
the
world
in
harm's
way.
We
ask
you
Lord
to
watch
over
them,
protect
them
to
bring
them
safely
home,
as
we
gather
today.
Let
our
prayer
be
one
of
peace
for
our
world,
our
country,
our
community
and
our
Falls,
and,
above
all,
for
peace
in
our
hearts.
We
ask
this
in
God's
name.
A
It
has
been
my
great
honor
every
year
since,
before
the
first
stood
here
on
this
farm
on
September
13
1981,
it
dedicated
this
beautiful
memorial
to
our
brothers
from
South
Boston,
who
gave
the
ultimate
sacrifice
to
the
country
in
Vietnam,
and
I
will
tell
you
that
I
never
tire
of
it
and
it
never
will
I'll
tell
you
have
a
tire
of
a
chance
of
one
of
those
men
who
lost
their
lives
in
Vietnam
when
I
and
all
these
men
around
the
pets
were
the
lucky
ones
to
come
home
and
build
a
life.
Let's
face
it.
A
A
A
A
Jimmy
arrived
in
Vietnam
on
February
1st
1968
in
died,
14
days
later
on,
February
15th,
collectively,
Joe,
Eddie
and
Jimmy,
and
just
127
days
of
service
on
the
ground
in
Vietnam
127
days,
but
this
memorial
built
with
this
indestructible
Marvel
and
hence
with
their
names
and
the
names
of
their
22
friends,
themself
Boston.
This
woman
has
already
stood
for
more
than
13,000
days
and
I
know
that
this
community
will
maintain
it
with
13,000
more
because
it's
our
duty
to
remember
it's
our
duty
to
tell
the
story
of
these
brave
men.
A
As
a
fellow
at
phnom
penh
and
john
mccain,
one
said
nothing
in
life
is
more
liberating
it's
a
fight
for
a
cause
larger
than
itself.
Something
that
encompasses
you
but
is
not
defined
by
your
existence
alone.
Senator
John,
McCain,
passed
late
last
month,
was
something
that
all
of
us
have
stood.
The
Vietnam
filthy,
John
service
to
his
country
was
remarkable
and
his
bravery
is
well
known.
He
was
proud
of
his
service
and
he
was
proud
of
his
country.
A
As
president
george
w
bush
said
it
is
you
losing
the
eulogies
to
Senator
McCain?
We
are
better
for
his
presence.
Among
us,
the
world
is
smaller,
produced
departure
and
we
will
remember
him
as
he
was
unwavering
undimmed
and
honey,
and
what
was
remarkable
about
Senator
McCain
I
had
the
pleasure
of
meeting
twice.
He
said
he
always
was
quick
to
recognize.
A
fellow
veteran
him
was
smile
in
the
handshake
and
thank
thank
them
for
the
service,
with
the
look
in
his
eye
that
conveyed
the
knowledge
that
he
knew
he
understood.
A
Ceremonies
like
this
must
continue
to
be
part
of
the
fabric
of
this
country.
Our
children
and
our
grandchildren
need
to
see
what
it
means
to
honor
the
dead,
the
honor,
our
heroes
it
makes
up
the
very
foundation
of
our
country.
I
am
proud,
is
so
grateful
to
see
all
of
you
for
taking
the
time
of
this
morning
to
be
here,
your
presence
brings
honor
Denise
men,
its
of
all
that
served
in
uniform
throughout
the
world.
On
behalf
of
myself,
Carrie
Turner,
judging
Egan
Harry
Carol
come
it
will
win.
A
A
General
Joseph
L,
win
L
serves
as
the
28th
chief
of
the
National
Guard
mural
and
as
a
member
of
the
Joint
Chiefs
of
Staff.
In
this
capacity
he
says
that
the
military
advisor
to
the
president
Secretary
of
Defense
NASA
security
council
and
is
the
department
defense
official
channel
of
communication
to
the
governors
and
state
that,
in
the
general
on
all
matters
pertaining
to
the
National
Guard
he's
responsible
for
ensuring
that
more
than
four
hundred
and
fifty-three
thousand
army
Indian
heirs
of
God
for
us
to
know
our
accessible,
capable
and
ready
to
protect
the
homeland.
A
It's
combat
related
resources
to
the
Army
and
the
Air
Force
general
Gao
was
commissioned
in
1981
to
the
reserve
officer
training
at
the
University
of
North
Texas.
He
served
in
various
operations
staff
assignments,
primarily
as
an
f-16
pilot
and
a
weapons
officer.
His
experience
in
the
ax
f-16
includes
clothes
and
air,
combat
command,
Pacific,
Air
Force
in
other
states.
He
of
course
in
Europe
in
the
Texas
NASA
time.
A
C
Well,
Thank
You
Tommy.
It
is
indeed
an
honor
for
me
to
be
here
today.
That
was
quite
quite
the
honours
plate.
I
thought
several
jumper
just
got
the
big
cannon
me
the
pliers,
so
we
didn't
send
anybody
off
here.
Why?
Why
we're
doing
this?
So
I
am
honored
to
be
here.
I
I
do
I
feel
as
as
texted
and
connected
to
this
for
as
many
of
my
counterparts,
who
were
at
the
time
too
young
to
serve
in
it
and
I'm
very
thankful.
C
C
So
yes,
I
am
tolling
yell,
I'm
honored
to
be
here.
For
many
reasons.
It's
both
personal
and
patriotic
I
was
boarded
land
and
race
right
up.
The
road
in
West,
Peabody
Mass
was
a
long
time
ago,
but
that
place
and
these
people
and
all
the
history
here
made
me
who
I
am
today
it's
a
long
time
ago.
They
used
to
call
me
Joey,
not
many
people
call
me
Joey
anymore.
C
He
dropped
us
off
the
family
with
with
the
rest
of
the
family
in
Peabody,
because
he
wanted
us
to
have
a
support
network
and
he
wanted
us
to
be
able
to
have
family
and
friends
for
the
one
year.
While
he
was
gone
little
did
you
know
that
we
know
he
was
going
to
be
gone
for
almost
six
years.
My
mother's
still
curious
about
that.
C
He
was
flying
a
reconnaissance
version
of
the
f4
and
on
August
9th
1967.
He
was
shot
down
a
both
him
and
his
backseater
survived.
It
would
be
many
months
before
they
would
see
each
other
again,
but
he
and
Captain
Glen
Myers
were
captured
and
taken
prisoner
where
they
stayed
for
over
2044
days
as
guests
of
the
Vietnamese,
including
in
many
prison
camps,
including
the
Hanoi
Hilton
I
feel
fortunate.
C
That
I
met
many
great
men
who
were
in
prison
with
him
and
after
they
returned
from
captivity,
including
the
great
John
McCain
McCain
who
Tommy
mentioned,
and
we
all
recently
mourned
his
death.
He
came
home
on
March
14
1973
during
operation
homecoming,
and
that
was
a
long
time.
It
was
five
and
a
half
years
that
he
was
gone
seemed
like
a
long
time
and
it's
a
very
happy
story
for
my
family,
one
one
that
we
didn't
know
really
nothing
short
of
miracle,
that
we
got
him
back.
C
He
came
back
to
us
alive
and
we
never
gave
up
hope.
I.
Remember
the
day
the
blue
car
drove
up
in
front
of
the
house.
That
was
a
young
boy.
I
was
seven
years
old.
I
was
the
oldest
of
four
kids
in
my
family,
a
man
dressed
like
me
in
a
wheel
cap
and
a
chaplain
walked
up
to
the
front
door
and
I.
Remember
the
look
at
my
mother's
face
like
it
was
yesterday
she
put
her
hands
on
her
face
and
she
looked
out
the
window
at
the
front.
Hug
front
yard.
C
I've
confessed
me
buddy
bastard.
She
said,
oh,
my
god,
no,
because
immediately
she
thought
George.
She
thought
my
father
had
perished,
but
they
pull
this
together
and
they
told
us
that
our
dad
was
missing
in
action,
that
his
plane
has
been
shot
down,
that
there
had
been
no
contact
with
him
and
it
was
bad
news,
but
but
it
could
have
been
worse.
C
After
two
and
a
half
years,
we
found
out
that
he
was
Dean
indeed
held
as
a
prisoner
of
war
in
Vietnam
in
the
next
three
years
were
hard,
particularly
for
my
mother,
with
four
small
kids,
but
we
got
through
it
got
through
it
because
we
had
each
other.
We
had
a
close
family
Network
and
because
of
the
support
of
our
communities
and
our
families
that
our
friend,
the
hell
does
adore
the
difficult
times
and
were
with
us
as
we
try
to
live
our
normal
lives
and
wait
for
the
war
to
end.
C
We
shared
hope
and
fear
and
the
common
bond
that
only
person
in
that
circumstances
could
consider.
We
all
know
or
is
an
awful
thing,
that
when
bad
news
comes
news
that
breaks
unimaginable
pain,
the
only
support
people
had
was
their
faith
in
God,
the
love
of
family,
the
support
of
friends
and
their
communities.
I.
Think
often
of
the
pain
endured
by
the
mothers
and
the
families
of
the
sons
and
the
siblings
of
the
family.
C
Members
listed
on
this
wall
when
their
lives
were
changed
forever
and
immeasurably
the
day
that
car
pulled
up
in
front
of
their
family
home
family,
remember,
God,
never
to
return,
and
our
country
is
forever
in
their
debt.
That
level
of
support
that
we
received.
As
many
of
you
know
back,
then
it
was
nothing
like
it
is
today
that
Wars
reshaped
how
we
care
for
servicemembers,
gold,
star
families,
wounded
warriors
and
combat
veterans.
C
Thankfully
veterans
at
war
today,
and
those
at
service
today
have
a
much
better
care
system
inside
the
military
inside
our
nation
than
these
Vietnam
veterans
and
those
men
standing
here
in
front
of
me
today
or
their
families
and
while
I
believe
that
time
does
heal
those
boos
and
can't
completely
heal
this
one.
The
pain
may
subside,
but
the
thoughts
of
what
might
have
been
by
these
families
on
this
wall.
Behind
me,
the
pain
lingers
the
Vietnam
veterans
deserved
more
than
we
gave
them.
C
The
communities
who
knew
the
Fallen
who
loved
the
Fallen,
who
were
closest
to
them,
would
not
forget
them.
They
were
determined
to
honor
the
memories
of
their
friends
lost
in
that
war
and
it's
their
dedication.
That
brings
us
here
today.
We
owe
them
a
huge
debt
of
gratitude.
This
is
a
personal
and
patriotic
honor
for
me
to
be
here
today.
We
honor
these
great
men
as
we
rededicate
such
an
important
inspiring
monument.
C
Looking
at
the
etched
names
is
both
powerful
emotional.
They
gave
their
entire
futures
for
this
country.
There
is
nothing
more
humbling
than
just
stand
here
with
you
and
honor.
The
sacrifices
made
by
these
men
by
their
families
and
by
this
community
Southie,
is
a
tough
neighborhood
where
great
warriors
are
made.
It's
a
tough
competitive
place
to
frankly
have
always
heard
that
people
in
Southie
just
like
the
place.
C
Omega,
is
a
valuable
commodity
for
our
warriors
and
it
has
grown
many
great
warriors
the
passionate
breeds.
It
also
reads
a
profound
love
for
each
other,
for
the
community
and
for
the
country.
It
forges
tight-knit
bonds
between
each
other
between
people
with
Tommy,
Tommy
Lyons
calls
between
regular
street
corner
guys.
These
friends
grew
up
together.
They
played
sports
together,
they
hung
out
this
very
Park.
They
went
to
war
together,
it's
a
close
to
shared
by
kids
of
that
generation
long
ago
before
they
had
iPhones
and
video
games.
C
It
started
by
playing
outside
after
school,
together
until
multiple
escalating
threats
for
mom
made
to
come
and
wash
up
and
eat,
then
you
went
back
outside
and
you
played
again
until
it
was
dark.
These
are
tough,
kids
and
close
friends,
and
many
of
them
turned
to
the
military
because
they
didn't
want
to
wait
to
get
drafted.
They
wanted
to
serve.
They
wanted
to
go
on
their
own
terms
and
they
wanted
to
go
on
the
buddy
system.
C
I'm
struck
by
the
six
friends
from
Southie
Tommy
Lyons
Paul
Evans
Paul
Lombard
John,
Cole,
Joe,
Desmond,
John,
Donne
tartar,
all
enlisted
after
high
school
in
1968,
all
six
went
to
Vietnam.
Only
three
came
all
by
the
first
class
Joe
Desmond
in
private
first
class
John
Cole
perished
within
a
day
of
each
other
for
those
that
made
it
home
most
return
to
civilian
life.
Tommy
put
it,
they
just
wanted
to
put
away
their
sea
bags
and
get
on
with
our
lives
for
a
long
time.
People
don't
talk
about
it.
They
try
to
forget
about
it.
C
You
can
see
how
that
could
happen.
Is
war
is
an
awful
thing.
Ten
years
later,
the
surviving
friends
reminisce
about
their
service
with
grateful
friends
and
family.
They
attended
a
memorial
Mass
he's
like
we
just
get
across
the
street
at
st.
Bridget's.
Time
always
seems
to
give
birth
to
new
perspective,
and
this
group
began
to
think
differently
about
their
uniform
and
their
legacy
of
their
sacrifice.
It
must
be
honoured,
it
must
be
remembered.
C
They
thought
about
Donny
tarnished
on
board
the
day
after
he
died
shortly
after
he
died
and
he
was
growing
up
without
his
dad.
They
talked
about
guys
like
getting
Milan
who
served
in
the
Navy.
He
came
back,
couldn't
find
work
so
he
joined
the
airforce
and
he
returned
to
Vietnam
only
to
be
killed.
They
remember
the
Fallen
where
the
conversation
ended.
They
were
shocked
to
learn.
There
were
25
from
South,
you
had
lost
it.
Some
thought
of
building
a
vietnam
memorial
was
not
a
popular
idea.
C
It
was
such
an
unpopular
war.
I
remember
that
was
about
the
time
37
years
ago
when
I
joined,
and
it
was
a
different
time.
People
couldn't
wear
uniforms
about
town
going
to
it
from
work.
It
just
wasn't
popular
to
serve,
or
this
dedicated
group
of
friends
were
committed
and
filled
with
an
overwhelming
desire
to
honor
their
comrades
and
on
September
13.
This
memorial
was
unveiled.
It
was
ahead
of
its
time
dedicated
a
full
year
before
the
Vietnam
Memorial
in
Washington
DC
37
years
ago.
C
The
memorial
demonstrates
a
lot
of
things.
The
love
of
this
community
for
those
they
lost
the
loyalty
of
those
Vietnam
veterans
who
would
not
protect
them
and
on
the
front
there
are
25
names,
15,
Marines,
nine
soldiers
and
an
airman
who
had
also
served
as
a
sailor,
there's
an
inscription
which
reads
as
you
breathe.
If
you
forget
my
death,
then
I
died
me.
The
people
of
South
Boston
will
never
forget,
and
the
other
side
has
the
description
in
large
letters
which
reads
to
all
men
and
women
who
served
during
the
Vietnam
War
welcome
home.
C
It's
a
long
overdue
welcome
home.
It's
a
simple
message
for
tremendous
sacrifice.
This
memorial
is
amended
as
a
message
for
these
men
and
all
Vietnam
veterans
everywhere,
as
I
said
before
time
and
age
give
rise
to
new
perspective,
and
we
now
pay
proper
respect
to
our
heroes
that
served
and
who
died.
Defending
our
nation.
You,
the
people
of
Southie,
help
give
birth
to
this
new
perspective.
C
Thank
you
for
allowing
me
to
share
my
story
with
you
today.
Let
me
close
with
this
poem
from
Major
General
John
boring
the
US
Air
Force
retired.
He
too
was
a
guest
with
the
men
in
the
Hanoi
Hilton.
He
composed
poems
and
he
would
tap
them
out
on
the
walls,
as
the
prisoners
of
war
would
communicate
themselves
using
a
death
code
and
his
Poland.
This
I
believe
he
writes.
Some
are
made
for
mountains,
some
prefer
the
plain,
but
each
must
have
self
esteem
to
bring
him
home
again.
C
Values
come
from
people
assessing
their
amounts,
those
worthy
of
respected
pride
all
know
the
scribing
cows.
I
thank
you
tommy
and
the
people
of
south
the
rear
values,
your
self-esteem
and
for
your
continued
striving
to
never
forget
these
great
men.
May
we
always
remember
these
men
and
what
they
did
for
our
nation.
We
thank
them
and
honor
them
and
we
thank
their
families
for
their
sacrifice.
May
God
bless
you
all
and
may
God
bless
the
United
States
of
America.
A
D
D
D
D
Great
to
see
you
governor
Baker
here,
do
you
live
here
now?
I
see
this
gallery
every
single
day
now,
I
think
he
and
Lauren
did
quietly
good
to
have
you
here
and
thanks
for
all
your
work
on
pedestrian
safety
on
the
opioid
issue
on
all
the
things
you
work
with
us
on,
as
well
as
male
quality.
I
would
be
remiss
if
I
didn't
acknowledge
the
passing
of
Senator
John
McCain.
He
wasn't
a
true
patriot
as
as
dominant
and
general
Daniela
mentioned,
he
served
this
country
with
distinction.
D
They
have
a
lady
ater,
shot
down
in
1967
over
Hanoi,
badly
injured
in
doing
five
and
a
half
years
as
a
prisoner
of
war
and
a
lot
of
people
forget
that
he
refused
early
release.
There
were
other
prisoners
of
war
that
were
with
him
the
longer
stay,
as
they
say.
It's
just
a
case
that
remains
that
he
doubt
about
his
status
as
an
American
hero.
D
Just
for
the
record,
he
received
the
Silver
Star,
the
Bronze
Star,
the
Purple
Heart
for
the
bowl
style,
which
means
he
was
injured
before
he
received
the
injury
for
which
he
first
got
to
know.
John
McCain,
when
we
were
working
on
the
with
J
pack,
the
joint
powa
m.I.a
accounting
command.
The
responsibility
of
that
agency
is
to
return
our
sons
and
daughters
parish
overseas
and
foreign
laws
back
to
their
homes
and
families.
Senator
McCain
was
keenly
interested
in
making
sure
that,
especially
in
Vietnam
at
the
900
or
so
remaining
service
members.
D
D
But
with
with
all
of
the
military
leadership
from
each
country,
they
will
rotate.
So
they
come
and
we
argue
for
45
minutes
and
then
the
bell
rings
and
that
country
stands
up.
They
leave
and
another
country
comes
in
and
that's
the
that's
the
process
for
this
Munich
Security
Conference.
So
when
I
was
with
Senator
McCain
on
one
occasion
we
had
the
Pakistani
security
service
and
their
military
defense.
D
Ministers
come
in
and
sit
down
in
front
of
us
and
at
one
occasion
these
seven
senators,
including
senator,
became
one
of
the
senators
from
Alabama
got
in
a
heated
discussion
with
the
defense
minister
from
Pakistan
from
Pakistan
was
talking
passed
to
him
and
gentleman
from
Alabama
I
think
was
speaking
English
Senator
McCain
got
such
a
charge.
Out
of
that,
he
was,
you
know,
trying
not
to
laugh
out
loud,
but
he
turned
him.
He
said.
Are
you
following
this
and
I
said?
Well
frankly,
senator
I
think
I
understand
the
guy
from
Pakistan.
D
D
D
D
D
A
F
F
Let
me
just
first
of
all:
Thank
You,
Tommy
I,
don't
think
we
can
thank
Tom
lines
enough.
What
he's
done
for
our
veterans
in
the
Commonwealth
of
Massachusetts
in
this
country
and
all
all
of
the
men
that
stand
with
Tommy,
not
behind
Tommy
with
Tommy.
Thank
you
Jim
with
the
women
without
Tommy,
never
forget
and
always
do
a
first-class
job
of
fighting
and
remembering
my
veterans
and
our
active
service
members.
Thank
you
tonight.
F
What
did
they
father,
Casey
sorry,
I,
missed,
Matt's,
father,
Casey,
yes,
and
the
late
Steve
all
trying
to
curse
all
stop
plz
but
I
don't
mean
same
prayer
for
me,
genau
you're
outstanding!
Thank
you
for
your
service
to
our
country,
so
your
family.
Thank
you,
a
family
for
your
service
to
our
country
and
things
being
here,
cellphone
sent
this
morning,
Sean
Kelly
Medal
of
Honor
recipient
they're,
always
here
Tommy.
Thank
you,
sir.
Thank
you
for
service
to
our
country.
F
I,
have
a
great
pitcher
I
the
great
opportunity
to
meet,
and
now
the
Medal
of
Honor
recipient
with
there
was
some
trainings
going
on
the
watch.
Then
it
was
in
Dorchester
and
it
was
a
late
night
and
I
had
a
chance
to
take
a
picture
between
Medal
of
Honor
recipients
and
when
I
talk
to
people
all
time.
I
pull
that
picture
on,
say
these
two
men
heroes
and
the
people.
We
should
be
emulating
in
our
life.
So
thank
you
for
your
service
as
well.
F
Thank
you
to
Michael
and
Amanda
David,
congratulations
and
welcome.
Thank
you
as
well.
Mr.
self
sterling
the
sickly
committed
Commissioner,
but
Veterans
Affairs,
the
city
of
Boston,
has
done
an
incredible
job
and
last
weekend
had
a
folks
going
out
welcoming
veteran's
home
again
quietly.
Thank
you
for
that.
Thank
you,
for
you
know,
for
our
veterans,
the.
F
Follies
of
fallen
soldiers
from
South
Boston,
thank
you
for
your
service
and
know
that
we
pray
with
you
every
day
for
your
losses
to
our
veterans
that
are
here,
Vietnam
veterans,
but
every
other
veteran
here
today
of
clusters
apart.
Thank
you
as
well
for
service
to
active
servicemen
and
women
here
today.
Thank
you
for
serving
our
country
and
helping
us
honor,
those
who
came
before
you,
the
parks
department
and
the
neighbors
who
keep
this
medal
of
honor
part
beautiful
all
year
round
this
this.
F
This
looks
like
this
today,
but
if
you
come
here
any
day
of
the
week
during
any
time
of
the
year,
maybe
not
after
a
blizzard,
but
you
see
this
place.
Thank
you
to
all
the
people
of
each
other.
This
park
is
beautiful.
Every
single
day,
as
often
been
sanded
can
never
be
forgotten.
37
years
ago,
this
community
did
something
remarkable
something
came
together.
The
general
talked
about
Southie,
kids,
together
to
be
sure
their
fallen.
Soldiers
would
be
remembered
with
honor
and
dignity.
F
They
were
inspired
to
create
a
beautiful
Herrmann
memorial
that
would
forever
tell
the
names
on
its
stories,
just
as
moving
as
the
moment
itself.
In
fact
was
the
annual
tradition
that
has
continued
on
to
37th
Street
years.
It's
a
testament
to
solve
Boston
in
the
deep
roots
in
the
sense
of
tradition
that
this
community
is
very
proud
of
and
is
known
for.
F
It's
a
testament
to
the
deep
respect
and
the
gratitude
we
all
have
for
those
who've
made
the
ultimate
sacrifice
as
Congress
unless
said
and
Tommy
said,
and
other
people
said
we're
dedicating
this
year
service
to
the
late
Senator
John
McCain.
The
understood
sacrifice
in
the
way
that
so
few
do
but
I
do
know
his
story
resonates
with.
F
This
guy
was
telling
us
a
story
said
the
mccain
plans,
his
memorial
services,
not
for
him,
but
for
this
country
to
tell
a
message
of
who
we
are
and
we
need
to
get
back
to
and,
as
we
remember
the
loss
today,
we
take
the
words
of
send
the
mccain
to
heart.
We
remember
that
we
should
always
remember
that
we're
bound
by
something
greater
than
ourselves,
regardless
of
who
we
are
or
what
positions
we
hold.
I
don't
think
we
had
crane
is
bigger
than
ourselves.
F
The
legacy
of
the
names
on
the
memorial,
the
monument
behind
me,
the
legacy
lives
on
in
the
hearts
and
minds
of
those
they
loved
and
the
legacy
remains
in
the
hands
and
minds
of
all
those
who
visit
this
space.
I
want
to
thank
all
of
you
to
be
here
today
for
this
rededication
may
God
bless
all
of
you.
May
God
bless
the
United
States
I.
A
G
G
In
the
midst
of
the
show,
one
of
the
players
in
the
band
said
to
the
crowd.
We
want
you
guys
to
be
quiet,
another
crowd,
a
student
that
said
they
were
supposed
to
get
louder.
That's
exactly
what
they
did.
He
said,
no
I
mean
it
I
want
you
guys
to
shut
up,
so
the
place
gets
quiet
and
he
looks
out
into
the
crowd
and
he
points
at
some
one
guy
in
a
uniform.
G
G
G
It
was
that
proverbial
pebble
in
the
ocean-
and
it
was
from
there-
is
the
ripple
separating
the
person
from
the
conflict
first
began
and
after
this
there
were
others
Benny
sprouted
up
all
over
the
country.
It's
one
community
after
another
recognized,
but
not
separating
the
person
who
chooses
to
serve
how
you
feel
about
the
conflict.
G
I
must
say
that
for
me,
part
of
the
reason
why
I
come
every
year
here,
it's
because
I
am
so
grateful
to
the
folks
stepped
up
37
years
ago,
at
a
time
when
it
wasn't
popular
to
do
so
said
these
were
people.
These
were
our
friends
we're
our
classmates
is
where
our
teammates
we
had
moms
and
dads
brothers
and
sisters
and
stories
represented
the
life
they
live.
G
G
Outpouring
of
love
and
support
for
him
for
his
family
was
an
extraordinary
statement
about
this
and
it
leads
me
to
believe.
While
there
are
all
kinds
of
geopolitical
and
lessons
Lord
Vietnam,
what
means
the
most
compete
the
hard
lesson
we
learned
as
a
nation
about
what's
right
and
wrong
when
it
comes
to
the
way
we
treat
butter,
remember
and
support
it
all
started
right
here,
god
bless
you
all.
H
I
just
want
to
say
one
real,
quick
thing
that
at
a
time
when
less
than
1%
of
the
American
people
are
serving
in
the
military
or
even
though
somebody
serving
in
the
military,
this
black
milestone
is
a
reminder
of
a
time
when
serving
was
a
civic
duty,
horrible
way,
Thank
You
Tommy.
Thank
you,
everybody
around
the
fence
for
making
this
happen
37
years
ago.
Thank
you.
H
A
I
I
This
first
donation
I
wasn't
around
at
the
time
like
imagine
at
the
time
that
must
have
been
difficult
and
they're
asked
to
establish
this
memorial
in
the
face
of
all
that
must
have
been
about
more
than
one
thing,
but
the
most
important
to
me
just
loyalty.
That's
why
this
day
is
so
special
because
it
showed
the
country
loyalty.
I
J
Thank
you.
Thank
you,
Tom
into
the
committee
for
giving
me
the
opportunity
to
speak
before
you
today.
It's
my
first
time,
speaking
and
finding
opportunity
to
talk
to
Tom
before
the
event
last
week
and
learned
a
lot
but
I
especially
learned
a
lot.
The
guys
on
the
fence
here
that
love
this
country,
so
much
sacrificing
so
much
I
wanted
to
be
with
you.
Today.
J
J
J
You
never
look
for
credit
or
recognition
recognition,
but
you
are
faithful
in
honoring
the
sacrifices
of
your
friends
again
I'm
honored
to
be
here,
I,
want
to
say
thank
you
to
the
to
the
governor,
and
you
know,
elected
officials
and
the
mayor
and
congressman
Lynch
for
your
strong
support
of
veterans
in
military
families
and
again,
thank
you
for
giving
the
opportunity
to
be
with
you
today.
Thank
You,
Tommy.
K
So
I
started
last
year
just
trying
to
do
a
little
research
on,
say
four
or
five
brave
soldiers
here
just
perspective
it
to
try
to
make
it
as
personal
as
possible,
something
that
with
Donald
Turner
Jenna,
corporal
United
States
Marine
Corps
during
his
youth
Donald
was
Miss
Pamela's
friends,
as
dawn
he
joined
the
Boy
Scouts
I
was
very
proud
to
be
a
Boy
Scout
according
to
Assistant
Dorothy,
his
mother
used
to
say
that
that
everyone
else
was
out
of
step,
except
for
her
dawn
during
his
high
school.
He
was
very
active
at
Locust.
K
K
Passed
away
on
January,
21st,
1969
and
twenty-one
years
of
age
may
continue
to
rest
in
peace,
Douglas
J,
a
tree
affectionately
known
by
his
classmates
at
st.
agustÃn's
in
at
great
high
school
as
dougie
I
was
a
twin.
He
was
a
twin
to
his
sister
Diane,
he's
remembered
by
family
and
friends
as
being
a
very
promising
young
artist.
That
was
able
to
sketch
realistic
figures
in
a
very
short
period
of
time.
He
also
enjoyed
that
photography.
K
He
served
the
United
States
Army
as
a
combat
photographer,
a
special
skill
that
he
enjoyed
using
less
than
a
year
into
his
service
special
officer.
I
treat
best
way
of
May
9
1970
at
22
years
of
age.
They
continue
to
rest
in
peace,
Edwin,
mine
signs
of
inves,
broadly
nickname,
but
fragile,
myself
Boston
high
school
before
joining
the
United
States
in
West.
As
a
meteorologist
ed
spent
four
years
in
the
United
States
Navy.
He
wanted
to
be
the
air
traffic
controller,
so
here
Ian
listed
in
the
United
States.
K
K
Rondell
Verde.
We
must
be
free,
ronita
Bernie
was
educated,
local
schools.
He
attended
the
gap
in
middle
school
and
then
went
on
to
South
Boston
high
school.
Also,
like
many
kids
from
Southie,
was
a
remember,
the
South
Boston
Boys
and
Girls
Club,
which
is
very
special
to
run
an
active
member
of
the
club.
It
was
very
good
at
playing
pool.
He
was
remembered
as
being
a
warm
and
likeable
guy.
Friends
referred
to
him
as
the
original
Fonz
during
high
school.
He
meant
very
much
enjoyed
shop
class.
K
K
He
was
in
the
1st
Cavalry
Division
known
by
his
squad
leader.
As
a
warrior.
Private
first
class
super
sacra
passed
away,
September
23rd
1966
only
five
days
into
his
service.
May
he
continue
to
rest
in
peace.
Finally,
I
know
the
choices
in
here
that
here
every
year
they
all
have
a
bunch
of
choices
there.
Brother
John
is
one
wall
and
was
remembered
last
year,
but
today
is
a
special
day
for
them
is
today
with
me:
John
73rd
birthday,
something
John.
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30-Year
journey
around
the
world
finding
returning
to
my
ancestral
Hall
here
on
the
park
across
the
street
they've.
Now
writing
my
memoir
of
those
trips
experiences
and
only
in
the
final
chapter
I
realize
that
one
journey
walk
from
that
Red
Door
house
across
the
street,
or
what
to
here
to
this
very,
very
special
place,
and
then
thinking
of
this
journey
I
came
across
a
poem
by
Archibald,
MacLeish,
Tillery
officer.
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They
see,
we
have
given
our
lives,
but
until
it
is
finished,
no
one
can
know
what
our
lives
gave.
They
say,
that's
not
ours,
they
are
yours,
they
will
mean
what
you
make
of
them.
They
say
whether
our
lies
and
a
desk
with
a
peace
and
a
new
hope
for
nothing.
We
cannot
say
it
is.
You
must
say
this,
they
say
we
leave
you
out.
This,
give
them
their
meaning
give
them
an
end
to
the
war
and
the
true
peace,
give
them
a
victory
that
ends
the
war
and
a
peace
afterwards
give
them
their
meeting.
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Also
want
to
recognize,
on
behalf
of
the
Vietnam
veterans
ambassador
ray
Flynn
secretary
arena,
Commissioner
Starling
state
representative,
elect
David
Bale
I
want
to
thank
the
color
guys
from
the
United
States
Army
u.s.
Navy.
You
know
USS
Constitution
and
another
States
Marine
Corps
to
their
25th.
Marines
I
want
to
give
a
special
shut
up.
A
Special
shout
out
to
the
best
round,
decide
the
Fenway
Park.
These
guys
over
the
last
couple
of
days
have
really
done
an
amazing
job
getting
the
park
with
the
help
of
the
tax
department,
my
fellow
Vietnam
veterans,
both
Lenihan,
my
two
brothers
Jackie
and
Paul
Lyons.
Thank
you
all
for
the
great
chocolate.
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And
finally,
to
be
a
reception
at
the
Perkins
post
of
following
our
ceremony
today
and
just
to
make
folks
aware
of
this-
is
the
hundredth
anniversary
of
the
ending
of
World
War
one
in
the
Perkins
post
who's
named
that
for
Michael
Perkins
Medal
of
Honor
recipients
will
be
having
an
event
that
you'll
be
hearing
more
about
in
the
next
few
weeks.
If
you
forget
my
death,
then
I
died
in
vain.
These
words
are
not
speak
about
bravery
or
valent
due
to
your
honor.
In
fact,
they
do
not
speak
to
the
dead
or
about
them.
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They
speak
to
watch
the
living
furthers
us.
We've
been
charged
with
the
awesome
responsibility
of
giving
meaning,
and
he
has
even
life
to
the
ultimate
sacrifice
they
made
on
our
behalf.
If
we,
the
family,
the
friends
in
the
veterans
they
left
behind,
do
not
take
the
time
I'll
make
the
commitment
to
remember
that
it.
That's
indeed
will
have
the
other
thing.
We
must
continue
to
remember.
I
know
we
will
always
remember.
Thank
you,
ladies
and
gentlemen,
being
here
today.