By Michael Saunders and Jim Sullivan
... Acclaimed Irish tenor John McDermott and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra will serenade a select group of folks Saturday on the eve of the Tall Ships' departure. The cocktail reception will benefit the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans. Likely to attend are Medal-of-Honor winner Tom Kelley, Lt. General Mick Trainor, commissioner of Veteran Services for the state, and Tom Lyons of the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans. ...