Honoring Purple Hearts
“The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington – then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army – by order from his [...]
The Sentinel: Protecting Veterans
State Sen. John Velis is a fervent champion of veterans. being one himself, he knows first-hand the loopholes that are barriers for the nation’s soldiers to get the support promised […]
Blue Ghost: A helicopter pilot writes home from 1968 Vietnam.
The Holyoke History Room at the Holyoke Public Library, hosted an event at the Community Room, on November 9, 2023, “Blue Ghost: A helicopter pilot writes home from 1968 Vietnam”. [...]
Senator’s Message: unconscionable abuse of our veterans
State Sen. John Velis, Holyoke’s senator. and chairperson of several committees including the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, is pushing impatiently for the promise made to [...]