Hopkinton Veterans Honor Recently Departed Comrade | Hopkinton MA Community TV Stations

By contributor,
7 July, 2022

Veterans are gathered around the Gallery photo of Joseph Pyne whose family sponsored the Vets Breakfast on 1 July 2022, in honor of Joe and his US Army service. Joe was an archetypical "Townie," and his memory evoked many animated stories.

The attached photo shows a portion of the veterans in attendance: On the left, Front-to-Back; Mike Boelson (US Army), Jacques LeDuc (USCG), Jim Pyne (US Army and brother of Joe Pyne), Frank Fede (USN), William Muench (USN), Robert Hole (USN), and "Ted" Hoyt (US Army). On the right, F-to-B; Hank Allessio (US Army), Jeff Macmillan (USN), Margo Pyne (Joe's daughter), Bill Hamilton (USN), and Ken Weismantel (USAF).

The group discussion comprised remembrances of recently deceased veterans, and historical recollections of military events that occurred on 1 July, the date of the breakfast. An understanding of decisions of great military leaders is typically a highlight. Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable Independence Day were shared among the veterans.

August 5, 2022, is the next scheduled Vets Breakfast.