Introduction

Introduction

I am on a mission, unique and nearly complete.

For nine years, and over 125 thousand miles, I have traced the chronicle of America's most demanding moments from colonial times through the millennium's change -- moving within the borders of the Massachusetts' Commonwealth to the heart of each city and town.

This undertaking, although it is personal, records and even uncovers the reverent works of the thousands of others; those devoted to keeping our community's sacrifices and patriotism never far from our eyes, permanent and solid to our touch, and always within our closest memories.

In what will affect and should interest nearly every citizen, Honor Roll of Liberty presents a map to a new Freedom Trail—the paths to a statewide legacy, shaped in our cities and towns and neighborhoods. It is the story for each and the documenting of every monument in Massachusetts, placed in honor of our veterans.