Long time Boston photo journalist Bill Brett signed copies of his latest book, "Boston Veterans Appreciation" on Flag Day Sunday, June 14 at Blasi‘s Fat  Belly Deli in Adams corner in Dorchester. The book is now on sale locally at College Hype in Adam’s Corner and online at mycitygear.com

His 7th book features nearly 190 portraits of veterans, active duty, military members, and supporters of service members from across the region. Brett and his team spent months meeting with veterans, relatives and friends to help honor those who have served the country and the people who continue to deport them.

The book is edited by Brett‘s longtime collaborator Carol Beggy with resource assistance from Paul Doyle, includes a forward by Gen, Joseph, Dunford, Jr,, and a dedication written by Brett‘s granddaughter Morgan Clare Hurley. The book is dedicated to Bill‘s wife Ginnie, who died earlier this year.

Its subjects include many men and women from Dorchester and the neighborhoods of Boston including Dorchester native Millie Cox, who is featured on the cover. Cox, who was raised on Minot Street was one of the first women to serve in the US Marine Corps during World War II. Also featured on the cover is Marvin Gilmore Jr, a D-Day veteran who served in an all black anti-aircraft artillery battalion and received the Legion of Honor from France.

The Murray, Brothers of Dorchester- John, Michael and Patrick- are also featured on the cover. The siblings all participated in ROTC at Harvard. Michael served as a Lieutenant the Marine Corps while Patrick and John serve as lieutenants in the US Army. 

Brett's previous books include "Boston: All One Family”:  “Boston: An Extended Family”; “Boston: A Year In The Life”; "Boston, Inspirational Women”; and “Boston: Irish."