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Thomas J. Hudner, 93, (center in accompanying photo) a war hero and former Veterans’ Affairs Commissioner, died on Nov. 13, 2017, the Boston Globe reported today. Bill Brett photographed Mr. Hudner with fellow Medal of Honor recipient Thomas G. Kelley, and Tom Lyons, a veteran who works with other veterans particularly Medal of Honor recipients, for Brett’s book, “Boston: Irish.” In its obituary, the Globe wrote:Navy Ensign Jesse L. Brown and Lieutenant Thomas J. Hudner…

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FROM BILL’S TEAM: The Jett Foundation will present the Bill Brett Spotlight Award at its 2nd annual Shine a Light on Duchenne Gala to Boston’s own, Paul Wahlberg. “Beyond his personal and professional achievements, Paul has demonstrated incredible selflessness as a friend and supporter of Jett Foundation. This generosity has truly helped to shine a light on our work, giving us the opportunity to extend the reach of our mission,” the Jett Foundation said in…

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CAMBRIDGE — The Cambridge Police Department held a ceremony recently to mark the promotion of Pauline Wells to Deputy Superintendent. Wells, whose daughter Molly assisted in the promotion ceremony, also is a singer, who donates her time to help numerous causes, including the Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry in Dorchester. Wells and her husband, Richard Wells, the former chief of police in Milton, who is now an elected member of that town’s Board of Selectmen,…

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  I just wanted to take a moment to remember Tom “Red” Martin, who could claim multiple titles including philanthropist and friend to many. Tom died recently and the Boston Globe ran a wonderful obituary, which you can read via this link.  He was 79. Tom was featured in my fifth book, “Boston: Irish.” (My photo is in this post.) From Boston College hockey star to founder of Cramer Productions, Red loomed large on the local…

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