Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll present the Medal of Liberty to Judy Richardson in honor of her family member, Army Pfc. James E. Palmeri, who died while in service during the Vietnam War at a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Massachusetts State House, March 25, 2025.
Healey and Driscoll joined the Massachusetts National Guard to honor the lives and legacies of its fallen military service members during a ceremony held this morning at Memorial Hall in the Massachusetts State House.
The Medal of Liberty, awarded to the next of kin of service members who were killed in action or died in service under combat-related conditions.
Also presented at the ceremony was the Medal of Fidelity, a distinction established by state law to honor service members or veterans who died as a result of invisible wounds, including post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or exposure to harmful substances during their service. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Eaton)
| Date Taken: | 05.19.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 05.20.2025 15:53 |
| Photo ID: | 9049642 |
| VIRIN: | 250520-A-JK986-8692 |
| Resolution: | 5687x3791 |
| Size: | 2.74 MB |
| Location: | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, US |
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