The Massachusetts Legislature has passed An Act Honoring, Empowering and Recognizing Our Service Members and Veterans (HERO Act), legislation designed to boost support for hundreds of thousands of individuals across the state who have served in the United States military, including nearly 30,000 women veterans and thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans. This compromise legislation increases and…
The last Monday in May marks Memorial Day, when we remember and honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, as well as the loved ones they left behind. As always, Cape Ann Veterans Services hosted a wonderful Memorial Day ceremony at Gloucester High School, which was followed by a service of rememberance…
Today, Memorial Day, we remember all of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and for each of us. This morning, I participated in Gloucester’s Memorial Day service agreeing with each speaker that today is a day to remember the sacrifice of each solider and each soldier’s family. However, I added another item…
