Comments
With profound sadness, the Walpole Police Department announces the passing of retired Officer John “Jack” Piasecki.
After proudly serving in the U.S. Navy from 1961-1965, Ofc. Piasecki was appointed a full-time Patrolman on August 16, 1971, and graduated from the Brockton Police Academy on October 29, 1971. Throughout his career, Ofc. Piasecki was the recipient of many citizen & Town/State commendations. He retired on August 31, 1999, after 28 years of dedicated service to the Town of Walpole. Jack was a long-time member of the Walpole VFW, and built many friendships throughout the Community.
Services for Ofc. John Piasecki are as follows: Wake — Sunday, July 12th from 2-6pm at Delaney Funeral Home, Walpole. Funeral — Monday, July 13th, 10am at Blessed Sacrament Church, Walpole.
Our thoughts are with Jack’s wife, Phyllis, and the entire Piasecki family. May he rest easy. 🇺🇸
Walpole MA Veterans Service Officer
Walpole Veterans Service Committee
Vfw Post Walpole Ma
Walpole Veterans Memorial: VFW - 5188
Memorial Day 2020
COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of the downtown Walpole Memorial Day Ceremony. It will instead be televised and online only. The Event will air Monday, May 25th, on Walpole Media, Comcast Channel 12 & Verizon Channel 29 throughout the day...at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM. We will post a link to the Ceremony YouTube video once available.
Please take a moment of your day to remember the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy so dearly. Thank you. 🇺🇸
Walpole Veterans Service Committee
Walpole MA Veterans Service Officer
Vfw Post Walpole Ma
Walpole Veterans Memorial: VFW - 5188
Congratulations to Kaitlin Porter of Walpole, commissioned to the rank 2nd Lieutenant after graduating from Yale University and completing the United States Air Force ROTC program. Kaitlin was recognized with the Distinguished Graduate Award ranking amongst the top ten percent of ROTC candidates in the country!
Due to the restrictions of COVID, Lt. Porter experienced a modified graduation and commission ceremony at home. To help her and the family celebrate Lt. Porter’s great achievement, the Walpole Police Department Honor Guard marched by the house, posted the colors of the greatest nation on earth, presented arms, and Kaitlin Porter rendered her first salute as an Officer of the United States Air Force. Congratulations Lieutenant! 🇺🇸
Walpole Veterans Service Committee
Walpole MA Veterans Service Officer
A handful from this morning’s Town of Walpole Veterans Day observance ceremony. 🇺🇸
Walpole Veterans Committee
Walpole Firefighters IAFF Local 2464
Walpole MA Veterans Service Officer
Vfw Post Walpole Ma
Junior Woman's Club of Walpole
I was one of these Marines waiting to board USS Durham on March 20th 1970. I believe we were the only American servicemen to return to America via a ship. I believe we were at sea for 21 days. The Marine living quarters below deck had bunks for a few hundred Marines. First day at sea and it was rough waters for Marines, and the living quarters filled up with vomit and a smell that lingered for the entire voyage. Most of us decided to sleep on the deck under the stars at night. Other than going to chow this is where I stayed for the next 21 days. I often think how we were allowed to decompress during that journey as compared to the guy who is in the jungle one day and 2 days later back in his hometown.
An interesting footnote we experienced 2 April Fools Day 1970 as we crossed the international date line. We arrived off the coast of California and seemed to be in a holding pattern just waiting to dock at Long Beach. It eventually became clear we were holding to disembark in coordination with the evening news.
What a proud vet!