Veterans Honored At Andover Farm On Sunday
ANDOVER, Mass. — Congressman Seth Moulton joined war veterans for the 2019 Day of Service at Ironstone Farm in Andover on Sunday.
Congressman Seth Moulton @sethmoulton speaks at Ironstone Farm in Andover for the 4th annual Rev. Peter Gomes Service Award - as a former Marine Corp. Officer, Congressman Moulton emphasized how honored he is to be here. @wbznewsradio pic.twitter.com/l01S7xCNiX
— Kevin James Coleman (@KevinColeman203) September 15, 2019
At the event, veterans were honored with the fourth annual Rev. Peter J. Gomes Award.
Patriotism means service. Becky has been serving others for 60 years. She was helping aging or injured veterans in the '70s, then founded @PromisetheChild to push for better childcare access.
— TeamMoulton (@teammoulton) September 15, 2019
She is a finalist for the 2019 Rev. Peter J. Gomes Service Award. Thanks Rebekah! pic.twitter.com/aMXjOcLBEe
Patriotism means service. Magnolia serves on the board of @LynnCHC1 and is a fierce advocate for health care access & economic opportunity for low-income and people of color.
— TeamMoulton (@teammoulton) September 15, 2019
She is a finalist for the 2019 Rev. Peter J. Gomes Service Award. Thanks Magnolia! pic.twitter.com/gfeUtJQU6k
Patriotism means service. Through the Ipswich Refugee Project, Meredith welcomes new arrivals. If she isn't driving someone to work or hosting a family in her home, she is recruiting new leaders.
— TeamMoulton (@teammoulton) September 15, 2019
She is a finalist for the 2019 Rev. Peter J. Gomes Service Award. Thanks Meredith! pic.twitter.com/9LI9gywPo8
Moulton explained to WBZ NewsRadio why he attended the event.
“Because we’re here to honor service in our community,” Moulton said. “It’s so important, especially at a time of great political division around the country. We’ve got to recognize that ordinary Americans are making things happen every single day.”
The farm is also a place where veterans can come for therapy with horses. There are 35 horses on the property.
“Ironstone is incredible,” Moulton said. “So, here’s this farm that has taken on a mission of bringing vets together with horses. Because as it turns out, it helps them a lot. Horses have an incredible ability to mirror emotions that people are feeling.”