Boston police officers give special send-off for World War II veterans headed to Belgium

BOSTON (WHDH) – Boston police officers provided a special send-off Wednesday for seven World War II veterans making the trip of a lifetime. The men are returning to Belgium to the fields they fought in when they were as young as 18 and 19-years-old.

“Now im 100 and 11-months-old,” remarked Andrew Bostinto, of the 26th Infantry Division, 101st Regiment I Company. “This is the second time I’ve made this trip. I’m getting used to it. I’m getting well-known all over the world.”

The group of veterans traveling together this time are representing each branch of the armed forces…

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