Veterans Day: Vine Lake Vets

Here's a look at some of the veterans' headstones, grave markers, and intriguing stories at the Vine Lake Cemetery.

Medfield is rich in history, and a big part of that history is the men and women who have served in the country's military. Here is a glimpse at some of the veteran highlights from Vine Lake Cemetery including grave markers from the Mexican War, Revolutionary War, Civil War, Sons of the American Revolution, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War; also Grand Army of the Republic, Ladies Auxiliary, and other intriguing markers. Some of Medfield's servicemen have interesting stories are noted in the "Walk Among the Shadows" map and guide (available at a kiosk in the cemetery) to the cemetery's old section. Here are a few of those stories, courtesy of the Vine Lake Preservation Trust. Julius Augusts Fitts (1843-1944). Massachusetts…

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Local Deals Abound for Veterans Day

Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round, as well as on Veterans Day. Know of a deal missing? Add it in the comments.

A number of local businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women, and their families this Veterans Day by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. Veterans Day is this Sunday, Nov. 11, though it is observed as a federal holiday on Monday, Nov. 12. Here's a guide to specials in the area. Two important notes: Free food: Store discounts: Free activities:

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In the Parent 'Hood

Reynolds: Veterans Day

Taking a moment to think about an important day that gets lost in the blur of the holiday season.

As soon as the first leaf floats gently to the ground it sets in motion a frantic scramble to get ready for “the holidays.” It’s like the almost non-existent physical impact of that leaf touching the ground is as powerful as a meteor landing. That light, swirling, twirling little leaf lands with a cosmic “thud” and alerts everybody (the children first) that “the holidays” are coming! Although we can’t see it happening, the ground has begun to violently shake beneath us. The seismic rumble unsettles inventory in just about every store, and somehow Halloween merchandise lands on shelves by mid-August. By the end of September, Halloween has flourished around us, filling every inch available, but the rumbling continues, and shockingly amongst …

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Veterans Day Ceremony to be Held at 5 p.m. Friday at Baxter Park

Luminary bags sold by the American Legion Auxiliary will be lit along Medfield's Baxter Park Friday at 5 p.m. in recognition of Veterans Day.

Medfield's annual Veterans Day ceremony at Baxter Park will begin Friday at 5 p.m. with the lighting of luminary bags by the American Legion Auxiliary. In addition to the bags lighting up Baxter Park, a short ceremony will recognize veterans on Veterans Day. The American Legion Auxiliary sold luminary bags to raise money for the Auxiliary program for veterans and their families, The Stephen Hinkley award, and Girls State program.

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Medfield Korean War Veterans to Be Honored Thursday at Dale Street School

A ceremony will be held at Dale Street School Thursday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. to honor Medfield’s Korean War Veterans with a plaque at the entrance of the building.

On Thursday, students at the Dale Street School will participate in a unique assembly as they engage and learn about Veterans Day through a ceremony honoring Medfield’s Korean War veterans. “There’s going to be a student assembly to help the students honor and recognize Veterans Day and in this case the veterans from the Korean War,” Bob Maguire, Superintendent of Medfield Public Schools said. “[The veterans are] going to be on the stage and introduced and there will be a school-based ceremony with the kids involved.” Thursday’s ceremony is a continuation of the ceremony held outside Dale Street School on May 27 as Medfield’s Veterans’ Plaque Committee honored the town’s World War II veterans with a plaque rededication at the entrance of …

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