Event Title:
Wreath Laying Ceremony in Memory of Cpl. Nicholas G. Xiarhos
Date & Time:
Thursday, August 21, 2025
9:00 AM (Please arrive by 8:30 AM)
Location:
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Boston Common
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Hosted by:
Marine Week 250
Event Description:
Please join us on Thursday, August 21st, for a very special Marine Week Boston Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common.
This solemn ceremony will render formal honors to Marines who gave their lives in service to our nation, including Corporal Nicholas G. Xiarhos, United States Marine Corps, who made the ultimate sacrifice on July 23, 2009, in Afghanistan at the age of 21.
The ceremony will honor Marines who embodied the Corps’ timeless values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment—and will pay tribute to their families, who continue to carry their legacy.
Details:
Who: Marines, Veterans, Blue Star Families, Gold Star Families, and the Public
What: Traditional military wreath laying ceremony to honor fallen U.S. Marines
Where: Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Boston Common
When: Thursday, August 21, 2025 – 9:00 AM (arrive by 8:30 AM)
Parking: Public parking is available at Boston Common (0 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116), including limited curbside and underground garage options.
As the Marine Corps approaches its 250th Anniversary, this event is part of Marine Week Boston, a series of commemorations honoring the proud legacy and sacrifice of Marines throughout history.
For more information about Marine Week Boston events, visit: Marine Week Schedule
Closing Note:
This will be a moment of deep remembrance and reflection. All are welcome to attend as we honor Nicholas and his fellow Marines who gave everything for our freedom.
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