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Baker, Walsh Attend Vietnam Memorial Rededication Ceremony

The ceremony will kick off from the Medal of Honor Park

Marines at the 39th annual rededication ceremony for the South Boston Vietnam War Memorial
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Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh participated in a rededication ceremony for the South Boston Vietnam Memorial Sunday morning.

It is the 39th straight year of the ceremony. It was held at Medal of Honor Park, located at 775 East First Street in South Boston.

The featured speaker was Army General Stanley McCrystal. Medal of Honor recipient General Thomas G. Kelly was also there, as well as family members of the 25 servicemen from South Boston who died in the Vietnam War.

Rep. Stephen Lynch was also in attendance.

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