Yesterday's Globe told about a ceremony that took place in Veterans' Hall at the State House this past Wednesday. According to Matt Collette, author of the article, former marines Kenneth Isaksen and Dominick King are implementing an idea of theirs to establish a sort of "clearinghouse" for returning troops who are in the process of sorting their way through government benefits. OIF/OEF (Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom) Veterans of Massachusetts, will open an office on the 5th floor at the State House and in addition, a memorial will be placed in honor of those who have given their lives.

Considering the tremendous amount of wasteful spending running amuck these days, this is something truly worth funding. Protecting and helping returning soldiers is what we should be doing, especially considering the sacrifices they are making for us and for our country.

The Boston Globe, Thursday, July 16, 2009, "Memorial honors veterans who have died since 9/11" by Matt Collette, Metro section, B4
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/07/16/memorial_honors_veterans_who_have_died_since_911/