How do you feel about the decision to pull troops from Iraq?
With Veterans Day just a week away, the country is preparing to welcome home an estimated 40,000 US servicemen and women serving in Iraq. On Oct. 21, President Barack Obama announced the end to the long and costly war in that part of the Middle East, saying that the troops will be home by the end of the year. "After nearly nine years, America's war in Iraq will be over," he announced. “Personally, I’m glad they are coming home,” said Westborough Veterans Agent George Perry. “But there is a possibility that it is bad. I mean, Iran is sitting there waiting to jump into Iraq.” Critics of the pullout share that opinion, many saying that the US is handing Iraq over to Iran and leaving open the possibility that US troops may have to return. …
On Friday, Nov. 11, the Town of Westborough will honor veterans, past and present.
The public is invited to take part in Westborough ceremonies commemorating Veterans Day 2011. Starting at 9:30 a.m. and going for about two hours, dignitaries, veterans and musicians will proceed through a scheduled salute that includes wreath laying, music and prayer at four locations in downtown Westborough. Among the dignitaries scheduled to attend are Sen. Jamie Eldridge, D-Middlesex and Worcester; Rep. Carolyn Dykema, D-Holliston; and Rep. Matt Beaton, R-Shrewsbury. The Grand Marshalls for the event are Westborough residents and US Army veterans Paul M. Horrigan of Chestnut Street and Robert P. Sylvester of Gary Circle. Master of Ceremonies is Ken Ferrera. The schedule of events is as follows, with all times approximate: 9 a.m.: VFW …
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Pine Grove Cemetery
106 South St, Westborough, MA
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Westborough High School
90 W Main St, Westborough, MA
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