Your Turn: Vet centers are a lifeline and need wide support
Phil Ringstrom
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The Vietnam War was fought on many fronts: on television, in newspapers, on college campuses, in homes, in the minds of mothers and fathers, families and in the mind of the warrior.
Since Vietnam, the aftermath of our many wars continues to fall primarily on warriors and their families. Memories of past battles, physical and emotional challenges, loss of comrades, grief, despair and survival can make coming home difficult. Tim O’ Brien, author of “The Things They Carried, describes the weight of responsibility, guilt, camaraderie and friendships that occurs amid the chaos and horror of war.
Memorial Day events to honor the fallen
Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz, left, and former city councilor Gene Tacy place a wreath in the Park Street Cemetery during a ceremony following the 152nd Florence Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27, 2019. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
Published: 5/27/2021 2:08:44 PM
Memorial Day events are planned in several area communities on the annual day of remembrance to honor those who died in military service for the United States.
The events this year will be limited due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19. Although restrictions are being lifted on May 29 by Gov. Charlie Baker, organizers said they did not have enough time to schedule larger events since the governor s announcement last week.
Foodies can sample tasty temptations and savor subtropical flavors of Key West through a new “Taste of Key West 2021 Reimagined,” a palate-pleasing road map to the island’s food scene,
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Acting Under Secretary Stone: Imperative we vaccinate as many people as possible as quickly as possible
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered every facet of our lives, and the arrival of the vaccine this winter finally brought us closer to defeating it. This virus is deadly, and each of us has been affected differently. We lost family members, colleagues, battle buddies, and friends. It is imperative that we vaccinate as many people as possible as quickly as possible.
At VA alone, we’ve treated thousands of cases, many of them requiring extended in-patient care. While we are seeing more hope than ever for a return to normal activities, make no mistake the end of this pandemic is not guaranteed without each of us continuing to take action. We haven’t crossed the finish line yet and we must not get complacent.