Hometown Heroes

During the month of May, the 44th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of SSGT. John F. Santos, of New Bedford, who served his country with honor and dignity for seven years, before passing away on December 28, 2022, at …

“What an amazing night all dedicated to K-9’s with a special rememberance to Yarmouth Police Dept. Sgt. Sean Gannon the day before the 5 year anniversary of his passing. Explorers got a special presentation from Denise and Patrick Gannon, parents of Sgt. Gannon, along with State Representative Steve Xiarhos who …

“My son Steven Alves is my hometown hero. Steve was born in New Bedford and was a pillar of the community. He played baseball and football for the South End Broncos. He won the speech academy award at 11-years old beating 2 college freshmen and 3 seniors from New Bedford …

The Cape Cod Hells Angels Motorcycle Club is a non-profit organization that promotes motorcycle safety and participates in various fundraising throughout the year. During the holiday season, they host their annual toy drive in hopes of giving to children living in local shelters with their families. “The bags are ready …

“Congrats to McCann & Sons, whom we honored today at City Hall, on another championship season in the Whaling City Youth Baseball League! Many thanks to the coaches, league officials, and sponsors for making a first-rate little league experience available to the youth of our city.” -Jon Mitchell. Jon Mitchell …

During the month of November, the 39th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of CPL Robert Roland Gonneville, who served with the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Gonneville paid the ultimate sacrifice when he was killed in …

During the month of August, the 36th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Dr. Herbert R. Waters, a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps who passed away last year on August 4, 2021 at the age of 90. Waters …

“So today from 1:30pm to 4:00pm I took my granddaughters to Harrington Park on Court St. New Bedford. Amariannah has been bullied there a few times by children but because she is autistic it’s hard for her to understand what these children are doing or saying. This is her favorite …

During the month of June, the 34th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Manuel “Manny” Martin, Jr. of Wesport, a WWII Veteran and a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Manny was the son …

During the month of April, the 32nd Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Sgt. Michael Patrick Cassidy, who served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps, as well as serving his local community as a …