Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial
About
The Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial stands at the northern edge of Seaport Common in Boston, honoring the Commonwealth’s servicemen and women who have lost their lives fighting since September 11, 2001. Surrounded by the changing light of the waterfront, it invites visitors to take time to reflect on their sacrifice. It was the first memorial of its kind in the country, and the organization behind it encourages the public to visit.
The memorial was dedicated on May 27, 2016, after six years of community involvement and fundraising. The nonprofit behind it, Massachusetts Fallen Heroes, maintains and preserves the site and has since broadened its mission to support Gold Star families and strengthen connections between them and Massachusetts veterans. Its companion program, Massachusetts Veteran’s Edge, focuses on empowering veterans and transitioning active-duty military personnel.
What to Know
- The memorial’s formal name is the Massachusetts Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Heroes Memorial.
- Massachusetts Fallen Heroes launched an education program in 2016.
- The organization accepts one-time and monthly donations, including cryptocurrency.
- It is listed in the Boston Seaport directory.
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