Veterans board 19th Honor Flight

In keeping with tradition, American Legion Post 353 held its Veterans Day observance on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

The USAT Dorchester was transporting troops across the Atlantic during World War II. A group of men were playing cards when one of them called out to Chaplain John P. Washington. “Bless my hand, father!” the soldier pleaded.

There are no holiday sales on March 25 and kids won’t get a day off from school. But it’s still a memorable occasion. It’s National Medal of Honor Day.