Michael J. Perkins American Legion Post #67

05/25/2026

As you celebrate and enjoy this Memorial Day weekend, take some time to remember and honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our country. 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

05/23/2026

*World War 1 Memorial*
The Memorial includes 104 photo-based portraits of South Boston men who died in “The Great War.” The Memorial is located inside South Boston High School, it was dedicated on November 10, 1932.
The portraits are photo-based, gold-toned engravings on copper. Five of the portraits are missing, including that of Michael J Perkins, a Medal of Honor recipient. (Perkins portrait was relocated during preparations for the the 100 Anniversary celebration a few years ago)
This was part of a city-wide effort in which perhaps as many as 1,150 such portraits were unveiled at several public schools on or around Armistice Day, 1932. The city spent two years trying to gather photographs of all of the dead. The portraits dedicated at the other schools--most of which have been shuttered--have not been located.

*World War 2 Memorial*
The monument dedicated in 2002 is inscribed with the names and branches of service of the 225 service members from South Boston who are missing in action or killed in World War 2.
It’s located in Fitzgerald Circle at the entrance to “Sugar Bowl.”

*Korean War Memorial*
The monument dedicated in 1993 is inscribed with an honor roll listing the names and branches of service of the 20 service members from South Boston killed in action.
It’s located on Castle Island.

*Vietnam Memorial*
The Memorial sits in M Street Park in South Boston, Massachusetts. Everyone listed on the monument had come to the park sometime during their childhood. It is thought to be the first Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in the country. The idea for building the monument came while some friends had gathered to remember three of their friends who had been killed in 1968 while serving in Vietnam. It was the tenth anniversary of their deaths. The three were part of a group of six friends that joined the military together. The surviving friends began to reminisce about other members of their community that had given their lives in Vietnam. By the time they were done, they had counted 25 fallen friends. In remembrance to their friends, they decided to build a memorial.
The memorial was built with funds raised from the community and $30,000 donated by the City of Boston. It was designed by Harry Carroll and dedicated on September 13, 1981. The guest speaker at the dedication was James Webb, an officer Tom Lyons had met in Vietnam. Also, in attendance were the Governor, Mayor, a Senator, a Congressman, and several military officials.
The Memorial is rededicated every fall as the family and friends of these men gather and remember their lives and the sacrifices they all made and let all know that they did not die in vain.

*Mass Fallen Heroes Memorial*
The memorial dedicated in 2016 includes a 50 ft Obelisk "Beacon of Honor" Tower along with glass panels inscribed with the names of the 272 Massachusetts Service Members who haven given their lives in the Global War on Terror since September 11th, 2001.
The memorial is located on Northern Ave in the Seaport.

05/23/2026

-Never forget them or their sacrifice-
Every year for Memorial Day Veterans, Volunteers & Future Veterans from the various Posts places wreaths at the South Boston Hero Squares.

Next time you travel around Southie, take a moment to notice how many of these signs there actually are. Almost ever corner has them, all placed in memory of a South Boston native who made the ultimate sacrifice defending this country.

05/22/2026

05/04/2026

For FY27, the City of Boston is seeking to cut the veterans department by 14%. It’s never acceptable to balance a budget on the backs of veterans and military families. On Wednesday, I will ask city council colleagues to stand with veterans and military families and oppose this unconscionable cut to the City of Boston Department of Veterans' Services Boston Vets. We must stay true to President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors.
Investment in our veterans not only honors their contributions, but also strengthens the fabric of our community by ensuring that no one is left behind.

03/17/2026

Happy from Michael J. Perkins American Legion Post #67

03/15/2026

Hope everyone has a fun & safe parade day from all of us at Michael J. Perkins American Legion Post #67

03/02/2026

Michael J. Perkins American Legion Post #67 Fundraiser March Madness Big Squares.
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02/10/2026

Congrats to all the SB Squares winners! Thank you for all the continued support of the Perkins Post.
Our next big contest will be the March Madness Squares Send an email to [email protected] to be on mailing list for all squares/contests