No Kings on D-Day
Mass 50501 to host “No Kings on D-Day” Event on June 6 in Boston to Honor Veterans
What: An event to recognize our heroes in uniform, past and present. All patriotic people of Massachusetts are invited to assemble on Boston Common with veterans to protest the tyranny of a would-be king and to honor the sacrifice of the brave soldiers who fought and died for the democracy we must continue to protect. This will be both a protest and a solemn event of remembrance, including veteran speakers, a wreath laying ceremony and patriotic music. Flags are welcome, but please leave protest signs at home. This event is one of many D-Day Anniversary events being held nationwide, organized by 50501 Veterans.
When: June 6th, 2025—the Anniversary of D-Day—from 5pm to 7pm.
Where: Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common.
Current confirmed speakers:
Brigadier General Shawn Harris, U.S. Army (Ret.), Congressional Candidate, Georgia
Brigadier General Paul G. Smith, Massachusetts National Guard (Ret.), Professor, Nichols College
Lieutenant Colonel John Paradis, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), Member, Indivisible
Sergeant First Class John Moses, U.S. Army (Ret.), Massachusetts Afghan Alliance; Hoover Fellow
Staff Sergeant Tom Kpata, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Member, Indivisible
Riki Flagg, U.S. Air Force Veteran, Historic Worcester military family
Sergeant Bryan C. Winter, U.S. Army (Ret.), Program Director, 50501; Veterans Representative
Why: Throughout American history, the patriots of our armed services have risen to defend democracy and freedom during extraordinary crises. American patriots now face the crisis of our time: a traitor in the White House. The current President of the United States has brought dishonor to America, has disrespected and abused the veterans who swore an oath to defend the Constitution, has violated his own oath of office, has allied himself with cruel dictators, has acted at every opportunity as an undemocratic tyrant, and is therefore unfit to be the president of a free people. It’s time to reaffirm our support for our allies, and recommit ourselves to the principles that have governed the nation and its military for centuries. We will remind the people that veterans and active duty military personnel are sworn to protect the nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic. This administration does not honor veterans but we will.
Who: The “No Kings on D-Day” event is organized by Mass 50501, a cross-partisan group that strives to unite the people of Massachusetts to defend our rights, liberties, and democracy, to uphold the constitutional rule of law, and to stand against tyranny in all its forms. To stay updated, visit https://www.mass50501.org/join-us
Media contact:
Samantha McGarry
mcgarry.samantha@gmail.com
508.395.3401