A new memorial dedicated to those who lost their life in combat will be dedicated in South Boston next month.

Massachusetts Fallen Heroes said the monument will stand at Seaport Square Park. The memorial will have the 218 names of Massachusetts servicemen and servicewomen killed in battle since Sept. 11.

The organization will also be holding events Patriot Week, the week leading up to Memorial Day. The memorial itself will be dedicated on May 27.

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