JFK is Still Relevant: And Remembered on His 100th Anniversary
Richard Campbell This weekend to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of John F. Kennedy, the museum and library that bears his name is holding a series of events, some educational, some pure fun, and others in memorial. For the fading generation of World War II seniors, and their children, Kennedy left an indelible impression, from his fast ascendency [...]
Memorial Day Exercise Sunday
The Thomas J. Fitzgerald Post #561 of South Boston (Veterans of Foreign Wars) will host their annual Memorial Day exercise on Sunday, May 28. Veterans of the post, along with elected officials and the Excel High School JROTC cadets, will gather at the post at 9:15AM (at 715 East 4th Street) and march to Medal of Honor Park and then return to the [...]
City of Boston Credit Union withdraws support Of South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade
City of Boston Credit Union is extremely saddened by the decision of the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council to deny the OUTVETS organization a place in this year’s South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Credit Union was prepared to sponsor and participate in this year’s parade, however, with the unveiling of the Council’s vote this week to exclude [...]
There Is No Parade Vote Planned
According to the leadership of the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council (the AWVC), there is NO Council vote planned concerning their recent decision not to permit OutVets to take part in the St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade on March 19 this year. That was explicitly and emphatically confirmed to South Boston Online a few minutes ago by the AWVC leadership. [...]
OutVets Denied Participation in 2017 Parade
by Rick Winterson You have likely heard that some individuals have changed their minds, and have canceled their commitments to take part in the 2017 St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Day Parade on March 19. Their reason for boycotting the 2017 Parade was the decision by the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council not to let the OutVets group join the Parade this [...]
Safe Wheels for Sydni
by Rick Winterson Last November 11, a fundraiser for Sydni Pecevich took place at the Murphy Rink. The occasion was her 12th birthday. Once she got there, Sydni actually skated for the very first time in her life. One reason for the party was to raise funds for a specially equipped van that can ferry Sydni, her wheelchair, and all [...]