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23-03-2025
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Late president John F. Kennedy honored at memorial wreath laying ceremony
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Each year the St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke honors the late president John F. Kennedy. He was honored on Saturday in an annual wreath laying ceremony, that took place at his monument in Holyoke. In 1958 JFK was the first to receive the Committee's National Award. The recognition is given to one Irish-American who has made an impact in their career. This year's award recipient is actress Bridget Moynahan, she is also from western Massachusetts. 'So, I grew up in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, so I'm kind of a neighbor to Holyoke,' expressed actress and 2025 JFK National Award Recipient Bridget Moynahan. 'I used to come here and play sports, basketball, soccer and lacrosse.' Moynahan and this year's President of the St. Patrick's Committee had the honor to lay the wreath. The actress is taking part in events all weekend, you may even see her at the parade. If you cannot go to the 2025 Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade in person you can catch it on 22News starting at noon. Find 22News on , , and ; send your news tips to . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
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JFK Award Dinner held to honor 2025 recipient Bridget Moynahan
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – A famous actress and Longmeadow native is being recognized at the annual JFK Awards Dinner on Saturday night. 22News was in Easthampton at the reception to see what this award means to our region. Every year the Holyoke St. Patrick's Committee presents the JFK National Award to someone who has made an impact on their community. This year that award will go to Bridget Moynahan. The actress, author and model moved to Longmeadow with her family when she was 7-years-old, then she later attended Longmeadow High. She's played several roles in popular series and movies some you may even love like: Blue Bloods, John Wick… HBO's Sex and the City, and Coyote Ugly. She also serves as the spokeswoman for a non-profit that helps children with serious illnesses and serves as an ambassador for Global Citizens, an international organization dedicated to ending poverty. 'Truly honored! It was just so nice to get the call from the committee,' expressed actress and 2025 JFK Award Recipient Bridget Moynahan. 'It's nice coming back and reminiscing, and it always feels like home.' Moynahan went on to say that she's looking forward to celebrating her Irish roots all weekend long especially at the parade on Sunday. Annually the John F. Kennedy National Award is presented to someone of Irish heritage. Many have said they're looking forward to hearing Bridget speak and celebrating their Irish roots with her. Find 22News on , , and ; send your news tips to . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
