Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans Services Coleman Nee (center), a JP native, is honored by Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Executive Director Dan Magoon (left) and Mass. Fallen Heroes President Greg Kelly (right) at a memorial dinner Dec. 4 in South Boston. The organization aids service members returning from the various military actions and wars following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Nee, a Marine Corps veteran, was honored for his expansion of programs for veterans. (Courtesy Photo)