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Massachusetts holds first Military Appreciation Day at State House
Summary
State leaders and veterans gathered May 22 in the House Chamber for the inaugural Military Appreciation Day, honoring service members, Gold Star families and veterans while reading hundreds of honorees nominated by state legislators.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts held its first Military Appreciation Day on May 22 in the historic House Chamber at the State House, bringing together elected officials, military leaders and veterans to honor service and sacrifice.
The event, organized by the Executive Office of Veteran Services, featured remarks from Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Senate President Karen Spilka, Secretary of the Executive Office of Veteran Services John Santiago, and keynote speaker General Joseph Dunford, along with music from vocalist Michelle Brooks Thompson and a Pledge of Allegiance led by Gold Star family members.
The daylong program aimed to recognize current service…
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