Remains of World War II Hero Return Home to Weymouth After 80 Years Missing in Action
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| Dates: | Saturday, November 8, 2025 - Monday, November 10, 2025 |
| Hours: | 6:18-11am |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Community Action |
Remains of World War II Hero Return Home to Weymouth After 80 Years Missing in ActionAfter more than 80 years, Private Alfred Thomas Langevin, U.S. Army, a Weymouth native who was killed in action during World War II and had been classified as Missing in Action since 1944, is finally coming home.
His remains were recently identified.
Pvt. Langevin will be honored by his hometown with a series of tributes recognizing his bravery, sacrifice, and long-awaited return.
The public and the media are invited to join the Langevin family, the Town of Weymouth, veterans, and community members to welcome Pvt. Langevin home and pay tribute.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Remains Arrive at Logan Airport
Saturday, November 8, 2025
6:18 a.m. – Arrival at Logan International Airport (Boston) onboard American Airlines Flight 2453
7:00 a.m. – Dignified transport departs for Weymouth
Public Calling Hours
Sunday, November 9, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Weymouth Town Hall, 75 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA Pvt.
Langevin will lie in honor for the public to pay their respects
Funeral Procession and Burial with Full Military Honors
Monday, November 10, 2025
10:00 a.m. – Procession departs from McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, 809 Main Street, South Weymouth Route will travel through Weymouth, including a final pass through Jackson Square, where Pvt.
Langevin was born and raised
11:00 a.m. – Graveside Service and Burial at Fairmount Cemetery, 168 Cedar Street Weymouth, MA Service to include full military honors
Keohane is honored to serve Pvt.
Langevin’s family in his homecoming.
In tribute, Keohane will provide flags to local schools and community members to wave along the procession route in honor of Pvt. Langevin’s return.
Pvt. Langevin’s full obituary can be found here.
Please contact Steve Saleeba via email at [email protected] or by phone at (401) 480-6466 with any questions or media requests
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.keohane.com/obituaries/pvt-alfred-langevin
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
809 Main St, Weymouth, MA, 02190 map
Remains Arrive at Logan Airport
Saturday, November 8, 2025
6:18 a.m. – Arrival at Logan International Airport (Boston) onboard American Airlines Flight 2453
7:00 a.m. – Dignified transport departs for Weymouth
Public Calling Hours
Sunday, November 9, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Weymouth Town Hall, 75 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA
Pvt. Langevin will lie in honor for the public to pay their respects
Funeral Procession and Burial with Full Military Honors
Monday, November 10, 2025
10:00 a.m. – Procession departs from McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, 809 Main Street, South Weymouth
Route will travel through Weymouth, including a final pass through Jackson Square, where Pvt. Langevin was born and raised
11:00 a.m. – Graveside Service and Burial at Fairmount Cemetery, 168 Cedar Street Weymouth, MA
Service to include full military honor
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