Brookline To Host Veterans Day Ceremony 2022

BROOKLINE, MA — The Town of Brookline will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.

The ceremony will be held at the World War Monument outside Brookline Town Hall, located at 333 Washington Street.

Participants will include representatives of the American Legion, representatives of Veterans of Foreign Wars, representatives of Brookline Veterans’ Services, State Rep. Tommy Vitolo, and members of the Brookline Police and Fire Departments.

The event is organized by Brookline Veterans’ Services and Director William T. McGroarty will preside over the ceremony. The event will feature a speech from Gregory Taylor, a member of the American Legion Post 11, Vietnam War Veteran, and Bronze Star recipient.

Town Administrator Chas Carey will deliver remarks and Rep. Vitolo will deliver a proclamation from the House of Representatives.

Additionally, the ceremony will include a placing of a wreath of thanks and salute, a moment of silence, and a presentation of the Arthur Hurley Memorial Award and the Veterans Service Award.

The Veterans Day collation will be held immediately following the ceremony.

On the day of the event, Brookline Interactive Group will broadcast the ceremony hourly starting at 6 p.m and ending at 10 p.m on Comcast channel 23, as well as RCN channels 15 and 613 in HD.