McGonagle participates in Home Base Memorial Day name reading

The Rep. joined Home Base at their Memorial Day Flag Garden on Boston Common to read the names of the fallen

State Representative Joe McGonagle joined Home Base staff, Gold Star family members, colleagues and service members to honor fallen servicemembers at the Memorial Day Flag Garden on Boston Common. Home Base and their volunteers planted over 37,000 flags, one for each Massachusetts servicemember who sacrificed their lives since the Revolutionary War. The service featured talks from Governor Maura Healey, Home Base Executive Director Retired Brigadier General Jack Hammond and Executive Office of Veterans Services Secretary Dr. Eric Goralnick. After a wreath was laid by two Gold Star family members, McGonagle and several others read names of Massachusetts fallen.

“I was thrilled to be able to attend and participate in this beautiful ceremony on Boston Common,” said McGonagle. “Last year, we were inside due to rain and it is just an incredible sight to look out and see over 37,000 flags. It’s a moving tribute and I am so honored to be a part of it. Thank you to Home Base for conducting this terrific ceremony as well as Governor Healey and Dr. Goralnick for being staunch advocates for veterans and their families.”