The Lexington Veterans Association brings veterans and community members together in fellowship to be informed and inspired at our monthly speaker series.
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Join us on Monday, May 11, 2026
"Legacy of the Skies:
A Grandson's Tribute to a Legendary Aviator"
1:15 pm
Brookhaven at 1010 Waltham St. Lexington
and by Zoom
Doug Hall
Freelance Writer, Podcaster, and Grandson of COL James Hall
Doug Hall
Step into the incredible world of Colonel James Goodwin Hall (1896–1952), a decorated World War I and World War II pilot, trailblazing aviation pioneer, and one of the strategists behind the World War II D-Day invasion as Director of Reconnaissance for the Eighth Air Force.
From flying dangerous missions during World War I to earning accolades from President Roosevelt during World War II, Colonel Hall’s life and military service is the stuff of legend. A renaissance man of many talents, James Hall also left his mark as a Wall Street broker, auto and airplane industry executive, and co-partner in the establishment of the American Quarter Horse in racing.
Whether racing airplanes, motorboats or his bay gelding named “Golden Eagle”, piloting cutting-edge seaplanes, or exploring the far reaches of the world, Hall lived life on his own terms—always chasing new horizons and pushing boundaries. Hall’s grandson Doug will tell this amazing story from his recently published biography.
From flying dangerous missions during World War I to earning accolades from President Roosevelt during World War II, Colonel Hall’s life and military service is the stuff of legend. A renaissance man of many talents, James Hall also left his mark as a Wall Street broker, auto and airplane industry executive, and co-partner in the establishment of the American Quarter Horse in racing.
Whether racing airplanes, motorboats or his bay gelding named “Golden Eagle”, piloting cutting-edge seaplanes, or exploring the far reaches of the world, Hall lived life on his own terms—always chasing new horizons and pushing boundaries. Hall’s grandson Doug will tell this amazing story from his recently published biography.
Sponsored by the Lexington Veterans Association
The afternoon begins with coffee and conversation at 12:45 p.m.
The program begins at 1:15 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Live at Brookhaven at Lexington and via Zoom.
The afternoon begins with coffee and conversation at 12:45 p.m.
The program begins at 1:15 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Live at Brookhaven at Lexington and via Zoom.
Lexington Veterans
Proud to Participate in
Patriots' Day Parade!
The LexVets float, ready to join the Patriots' Day Parade on April 19.
Veterans of 3 wars: Bruce Jackan, left, veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, joins Korean War veteran Sal Pace, age 91, and Vietnam veteran Jim Ramsey at the Lexington Veterans float on Patriots' Day.
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Thanks to Dinesh Patel, MD, Sue Stering, and volunteers from the Lexington Town Celebrations Committee
for the beautiful photographs included on our website.
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