Petition to the City Of Boston to rename Draper Pool the Sgt. Edward J Hogan Jr. Pool. Eddie died of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Leukemia on 7/26/10 as a direct result of exposure to Agent Orange while proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War. Eddie worked at the pool as a swimming instructor and life guard and grew up a few streets away.
There has been a couple of articles written about this. One appeared in the West Roxbury/Roslindale Bulletin and also the West Roxbury Transcript. If this request does not happen, a Hero Square dedication in West Roxbury will be a possibility.
We urge you and your friends & family to please sign this petition for a justifiable honor that is well deserved.
This is a small sacrifice to make for someone that made the ultimate sacrifice for his country and our freedom.
Thank you
I have been hearing so many stories lately about people who remember Eddie from his time at the pool. It is truly humbling to see how much this community cares about his legacy because this entire effort belongs to you now.
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Mike Khan
14 years ago
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Eddie was a great guy and a local legend. He taught so many of us how to swim back in the day. Renaming the pool is the least we can do to honor him.
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Sarah Quinn
14 years ago
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About time! He served his country and gave back to this neighborhood his whole life. Do the right thing Boston!
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Kevin Powell
14 years ago
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Hogan was one of the good ones. Total hero. Make it happen.
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Petition to the City Of Boston to rename Draper Pool the Sgt. Edward J Hogan Jr. Pool. Eddie died of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Leukemia on 7/26/10 as a direct result of exposure to Agent Orange while proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War. Eddie worked at the pool as a swimming instructor and life guard and grew up a few streets away.
There has been a couple of articles written about this. One appeared in the West Roxbury/Roslindale Bulletin and also the West Roxbury Transcript. If this request does not happen, a Hero Square dedication in West Roxbury will be a possibility.
We urge you and your friends & family to please sign this petition for a justifiable honor that is well deserved.
This is a small sacrifice to make for someone that made the ultimate sacrifice for his country and our freedom.
Thank you
I have been hearing so many stories lately about people who remember Eddie from his time at the pool. It is truly humbling to see how much this community cares about his legacy because this entire effort belongs to you now.
3 Comments
M
Mike Khan
14 years ago
Featured
Eddie was a great guy and a local legend. He taught so many of us how to swim back in the day. Renaming the pool is the least we can do to honor him.
S
Sarah Quinn
14 years ago
Featured
About time! He served his country and gave back to this neighborhood his whole life. Do the right thing Boston!
K
Kevin Powell
14 years ago
Featured
Hogan was one of the good ones. Total hero. Make it happen.
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Eddie was a great guy and a local legend. He taught so many of us how to swim back in the day. Renaming the pool is the least we can do to honor him.