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The 2018 Heroes Salute will honor eight Somerville residents who have served our country and contributed to the overall fabric of our community. The 2018 honorees are:

  • Alfred Byrne (Killed in Service, WWII) – Hero Square Dedication
  • Anthony Guerierro –( Killed in Action, WWII) – Hero Square Dedication
  • Anthony Graziano (Purple Heart Recipient, Vietnam) – Hero Square Dedication
  • James Parziale (Killed in Action, Korea) – Hero Square Dedication
  • Walter Pero (Vietnam Era Veteran, Director Veterans’ Services, Ward 3 Alderman) – Hero Square Dedication
  • Robert Waters – (Purple Heart Recipient, Vietnam) – Hero Square Dedication
  • Francis Ganat – Korean War Veterans’ Hall of Fame

Finally, the 2018 Salute will honor Retired Navy Captain and Medal of Honor Recipient, Thomas G. Kelley with a “Profile in Courage” Lifetime Achievement Award.                                                            

The ceremony is free and open to the public.


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