Grafton World War II Monument Dedication Set For Veterans Day – November 11th
Grafton Historical Society
One Grafton Common
Grafton, Massachusetts 01519
www.graftonhistoricalsociety.org
For Release Upon Receipt
October 6, 2011
Contact: Linda Casey, President
508-839-0000
E-mail: l-casey@msn.com
Media Contact: John LaPoint
508-887-5809
E-Mail: GLFJL@aol.com
Grafton: The World War II Monument Committee of the Grafton Historical
Society has scheduled the dedication of Grafton’s World War II outdoor
monument for Veterans Day Friday, November 11, 2011 at the Grafton Common.
Everyone is invited to participate as the monument is formally presented
to the town.
“We are grateful for the many individuals, businesses and organizations
who contributed to make this monument a fitting tribute to our World War
II veterans. On this Veterans Day, we look forward to welcoming all living
Grafton World War II veterans and their families, and the families of
those veterans who are no longer with us,” noted Grafton Historical
Society President Linda Casey.
On Veterans Day, we come together to pay tribute to the men and women who
have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. Americans across
this land commemorate the patriots who have risked their lives to preserve
the liberty of our Nation, the families who support them, and the heroes
no longer with us. This year we especially honor all of our Grafton
residents who served in World War II. Guests will gather on the Grafton
Common by 10:45 AM. The Honor Guard will be provided by the Grafton
Delisle Goulet American Legion Post 92 and Grafton Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 1497. Veterans Day and Monument Dedication ceremonies will begin
at the traditional hour of 11:00 AM. Following the ceremonies, there will
be a reception in the lower hall of the Congregational Church hosted by
the World War II Monument Committee.
The Grafton Historical Society is a private, non-profit 501c3 organization
that collects preserves and interprets all things related to the history
of Grafton, Massachusetts. The office and museum are located in the lower
level of the Grafton Town House. The Historical Society is managed by a
twelve member volunteer board of directors, along with a core of dedicated
volunteers. Educational programs are held September through May. For
additional information, contact Historical Society President Linda Casey
at 508-839-0000 and www.graftonhistoricalsociety.org &
www.facebook.com/graftonhistory
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