Memorial to Paul Sullivan, a Bright Young Man Killed in Vietnam, Unveiled in East Watertown

The smile of a fresh-faced young man in uniform beams from the bronze plaque on the stone recently placed on Arlington Street, but the marker is a memorial to the young man with a bright future who lost his life serving his country 50 years ago this summer. On Sunday, family, friends and community members came to the unveiling of the Lt. Paul J. Sullivan memorial near the corner of Arlington and Mt. Auburn streets, along with a flag pole dedicated to all who served in the Vietnam War. Dozens of Sullivan’s family members came to the event — brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and even grand nieces and nephews. Among those in attendance was Sullivan’s widow Margie Edson, who helped unveil the stone with two of Sullivan’s nephews, Paul Joseph Sullivan and Paul Joseph Donato.

Winners of 50th Annual Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship, Other Awards Announced

The following information was provided by the organizers of the Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship:

Congratulations to the 50th Anniversary Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship award winners. A record $23,000 was presented to these 10 wonderful young men and women. Awards were presented on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at the Sons of Italy, Watertown. 2018 Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship Winners
Elizabeth Powderly, of Watertown, 2018 Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship Winner, Watertown High School, attending Penn State. Emily Koufos, of Watertown, Lt. Paul Sullivan Scholarship in memory of Paul Cusick, Watertown High School, attending the College of the Holy Cross.