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Team Military Friends Runs Boston
Team Military Friends is running the 2024 Boston Marathon! At dawn on April 15th, our team will join 22,000 athletes to run 26.2 miles in support of our military, veterans and Fallen Warriors. They need your help to support our mission to Honor Fallen Warriors, Support Warrior Families, and Create Connectivity with the Military/Civilian Community. Their fundraising will literally... [Read more]
80 Years Later World War II Veteran 1LT Alfred Pezzella Laid To Rest
A Hero’s Welcome Home for U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Alfred W. Pezzella, of Newton, Massachusetts, killed during World War II. October 20, 2023 – Newton, MA by Maia Kennedy | 1LT Alfred Pezzella grew up in Newton, Massachusetts, then volunteered and served with the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) during World War II. He was trained as a bombardier on the B24 Liberator. ... [Read more]
Massachusetts Run For The Fallen brings together hundreds in Dedham on the 22nd Anniversary 9/11
September 2023/Dedham, MA – Military Friends Foundation, a nonprofit that gives direct support to local service members and families of the fallen in times of need, presented the 10th Annual Massachusetts Run for the Fallen on Saturday, September 9, 2023 in Dedham. More than 400 runners, volunteers and supporters, attended Massachusetts Run for the Fallen is 5K walk/run is dedicated to keeping... [Read more]
Gold Star families honored at State House Christmas tree ceremony
Boston/December 2022, WCVB Boston – Gold Star military families rang in the holiday season during a special Christmas tree dedication ceremony Thursday at the State House. Every year, the Military Friends Foundation hosts the event to pay tribute to Massachusetts military members who died in service and their families. On Thursday, those families were honored by Gov. Charlie Baker, Lt. Gov.... [Read more]
