“Fortuna Infortuna Forti Una.” Fortune or misfortune is all the same to a man of a stout heart.”
– Dan Mangoon speaking at Veterans Day service
Picture for the day 11.14.13
The chilly weather did not deter the residents of Fuller Village from observing Veteran’s Day. The assembled together and joined in song led by Harriet Rossen and Jerry Joyce. (Click on the image for a larger view.)
photo by Christine Delaney
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Seeks Food Donations for Thanksgiving Meals
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church at 112 Randolph Ave. in Milton is accepting donations for the Thanksgiving collection to benefit the families of St. Mary’s in Dorchester. Now through November 24, donors can place items in a collection basket located in the entryway of St. Michael’s, or bring to them to the church office.
Children’s activities @ MPL: Legos! Mel O Drama!
Fall fun continues in the Children’s Room at Milton Public Library! In addition to our regular storytimes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, we have these exciting programs for the young people in your life happening during the week of November 24 – 30:
Milton Veterans Day 2013
by Frank Schroth
Representative Timilty presenting Dan Mangoon with a special citation.
Yesterday morning a group of residents attended a brief parade and ceremony to acknowledge the sacrifice made by our war veterans and demonstrate their gratitude.
The featured speaker was Dan Magoon who is spearheading an effort to create a Memorial to the Fallen Heroes who died in Iraq and Afghanistan — Mr Magoon, who quoted the Army motto, “Fortuna Infortuna Forti Una”. (Fortune or Misfortune is all the same to a man of a stout heart.) Please click “Read more” for a gallery of images and related news from Senator Joyce.
St. Michael’s to Host Informational Coffee-Hour for Mission Trip to New Orleans
On Sunday, November 17 at 11 a.m., St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will host an informational coffee-hour for the 6th annual New Orleans Mission Trip. The purpose of the week long trip, scheduled for January 25 to February 1, is to assist those in need including many individuals and areas that continue to feel the effects of Hurricane Katrina. Everyone in Milton and the surrounding community is invited to attend the coffee-hour to learn more about past missions and volunteering for the upcoming trip.
Elementary students salute veterans
Brian Cherry, a US Marine Corps veteran and father of four Milton Public School students, attended the Veterans’ Day ceremonies at Cunningham School on Thursday. His son, Christopher Cherry borrowed part of his father’s dress uniform for the occasion.
Please click “Read more” for additional photos. Photos (which are great) are from Moira Downes, MPS.
Reminder: Milton Veteran’s Day Observance tomorrow
Please take a moment tomorrow to remember our veterans.
The Holiday Celebration Committee invites you to participate in the Veteran’s Day observation to be held Monday November 11, 2013.
All participants who wish to march in this year’s parade should gather at Milton High School, 25 Gile Road, by 10:30 A.M. The parade will begin to march from Milton High School, onto Canton Avenue and straight to the Town Hall for the Veterans Day observance, which will begin at 11:00 A.M.
Quote for the day 11.10.13
“In the optimism of the morning,
Obit: Jacques Dunn
from Dolan Funeral Home
Jacques B. Dunn, former owner of Fore River Motors, Quincy, died Friday November 8, 2013. Born in Boston, he was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Beloved husband of Marguerite (Riccardi) Dunn of Milton and the late Jean F. (Tirrell) Dunn.
Home Depot stab suspect charged with attempted murder
from The PatriotLedger.com
Home Depot workers used a belt and a piece of wood as a makeshift tourniquet, trying to stop the blood from gushing out of a colleague’s leg. The wounded man, Corey Frederick, had just been stabbed by a co-worker in aisle 13 and was slipping in and out of consciousness, police say. (Read the full story here.)