Residents and staff at Allerton House at Harbor Park observed Veterans Day with a tribute to veterans currently living in the community. In addition to honoring all who served and who still serve their country, this year Veterans Day – or Armistice Day – commemorated the centennial of the agreement to end the First World War. The day’s events honored 13 resident veterans who had served the United States and Italy. Beacon Hospice presented the “We Honor Veterans” ceremony.
During the day of remembrance at Allerton House, Beacon Hospice presented each resident veteran with a grateful acknowledgment of service.
Senior Chief Petty Officer Keith A. Jermyn of the U. S. Navy, salutes the veterans living at Allerton House at Harbor Park.
Allerton House resident Frank Murano, who served in the United States Air Force, holds his certificate of appreciation.
Resident Barry Maguire, who served in the U. S. Air Force, is thanked for his service by Senior Chief Petty Officer Keith A. Jermyn, United States Navy.
Beacon Hospice staff presenting the “We Honor Veterans” ceremony at Allerton House in Hingham are (from left to right): Helen Duffy, volunteer coordinator; Heidi Almeida, RN; Terri Henshaw, bereavement coordinator; Nancy Curtis, RN, clinical hospice liaison; Bernadette Queally, RN; and Bob Gomes, chaplain.
Pastor Bob Gomes, chaplain for Beacon Hospice, thanks resident Frank Hallberg for his service in the U. S. Air Force.
Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO) in the U. S. Navy Keith A. Jermyn, folds the American flag with Sgt. Vinnie Fountaine, retired from the Massachusetts Army National Guard.
Dr. Edward Woods, who served in the United States Army receives a pin from SCPO Keith A. Jermyn of the U. S. Navy.
United States Army veteran Richard Raczkowski holds his certificate of appreciation.
