- Executive Office of Veterans Services
Type of Service: Veteran Support
Location: Calvary Cemetery, Brockton, MA
Date of Service: April 29, 2025
Name: Christine Tron
On April 29, 2025, members of the Massachusetts Patriot Guard Riders joined Gold Star Family members at Calvary Cemetery in Brockton to honor Korean War Veteran John J. Rooney during his unaccompanied graveside funeral.
Participants stood in solemn tribute, holding U.S. flags that waved in the day’s strong winds, creating a powerful display of respect and remembrance. Their presence ensured that Veteran Rooney was laid to rest with dignity, surrounded by gratitude for his service to the nation.
The ceremony was a moving reminder that no veteran should be forgotten, and that their sacrifices remain an enduring part of our collective history.
