Participate in Patriot Week

Patriot Week, established in 2016, is designed to inspire and educate the community about Honor, Service, Sacrifice, Character, and Duty, reinforcing the true meaning of Memorial Day. The timing of Patriot Week is intentional, beginning on Armed Forces Day and concluding on Memorial Day. All events and activities offered throughout the week honor our Fallen and educate the community on the important distinctions between Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day.

The annual Gala Dinner serves as the anchor event of Patriot Week and is our primary fundraiser of the year. The dinner brings together Gold Star Families, Veterans, corporate and civic leaders, and distinguished guests to raise awareness of the services Massachusetts Fallen Heroes provides, recognize Gold Star Families, and honor the Massachusetts military members we have lost since September 11, 2001. Each year, Patriot Week continues to expand to reach new audiences and involve new businesses. If you or your business would like to get involved, please email info@massfallenheroes.org

Patriot Week Events (Photo from Flags for the Fallen)

Patriot Week (sodiers in uniform firing ceremonial cannons at the MFH Memorial)

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“We are here because we are supposed to be here. Because we owe it to them; we swore we would never forget. We have a creed that says we will leave no man behind. If we did not take the time to HONOR them, we would be leaving them behind. If we did not work to SUPPORT the Gold Star Families, we would be leaving them behind. If we did not work hard to EMPOWER the Veterans that served alongside them, we would be leaving them behind.”

Master Sergeant Gregory Kelly
President and Co-Founder Massachusetts Fallen Heroes
19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), U.S. Army

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Massachusetts Fallen Heroes is a recognized 501(c) 3 Tax-Deductible public charity.

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