During the month of February, the 65th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of U.S. Marine PFC Peter W. Roy, who was KIA on Dec. 5, 1967, by friendly fire, one month after arriving in Vietnam. Peter Roy was born in New Bedford…
During the month of January, the 64th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Technician 5th Grade, Felix S. Witkowicz, who served in the United States Army, participating in both D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. Witkowicz was born in New Bedford…
Empire Ford has a long-standing commitment to honoring the legacy and memory of local veterans in the SouthCoast area. Through its support of the “Lights for Peace” flag program, Empire Ford has become a vital part of preserving a tradition that pays tribute to those who served our nation. Carrying Forward a Legacy of…
“During the month of October, the 61st Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of United States Army war hero, Sgt. George Paine who was killed in action at the age of 21, on November 30, 1950, while risking his life to save his…
During the month of June, the 57th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory Technician 5th Grade, Albert Tarini, who at the age of 24, was killed in action during World War II. Albert Tarini was born in New Bedford on April 22, 1921…
During the month of July, the 58th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of George E. Church of Rochester, a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps who served during WWII. The month of July is the 10th anniversary of his passing….
During the month of August, the 59th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of United States Army PFC Rene G. Poitras, of New Bedford, MA who was killed in action in 1952 during the Korean War. Poitras was born in New Bedford on…
During the month of September, the 60th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of United States Army CPL Alexander “Alex” Antone Barros who served during the Korean War era from 1951 to 1953. Barros was born on July 6, 1928, in New Bedford,…
As the summer begins to wind down, those in New Bedford along with Dartmouth, Acushnet and Fairhaven, MA who are looking to upgrade from their current vehicles can take a look at our new Ford vehicles for sale at Empire Ford. During the Ford Summer Sales Event, there are quality new vehicle specials and offers…
When it’s time to get a new vehicle, you have two options at a dealership like Empire Ford, Inc. in Fall River, MA: trading in your current car or selling it outright to the dealer. There are benefits and drawbacks to each approach. Here’s what you should consider when deciding whether to trade in or…
