THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 17, 2024 Page 5 FLAGS | FROM PAGE 1 Glenwood Cemetery. In preparation for Memorial Day, residents gathered to honor the United States veterans who are no longer with us by taking as many flags as they could and dispersing throughout the cemetery. Those who participated walked throughout the cemetery to ensure every veteran-marked grave received a U.S. flag in recognition of their service. “Walking throughout the The Everett community gathered at Glenwood Cemetery to place flags at veteran-marked graves in preparation for Memorial Day. entire cemetery to search for the graves of veterans isn’t the easiest task, but it’s the least that we could do for those who sacrificed so much for all of us,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “Everyone who participated proved once again that we have a great community that appreciates our veterans here in Everett.” The Mayor would like to thank everyone who volunteered to place flags at Glenwood Cemetery. All are welcome to participate in the second flag placing at Woodlawn Cemetery (302 Elm St.) from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday, May 20. Those who are interested in participating are asked to contact Veterans Agent Gerri Miranda at Gerri.Miranda@ci.everett.ma.us. For more information, please contact the Veterans Affairs’ Department at 617394-2320. 50 Volunteers of all ages were welcome to place flags at the graves of veterans. Volunteers gathered to place flags at Glenwood Cemetery. JOHN MACKEY & ASSOCIATES ~ Attorneys at Law ~ * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTES 14 Norwood Street Everett, MA 02149 The City of Everett’s Facilities Maintenance Department ensured volunteers received flags to place at veteran-marked graves. U.S. flags were placed on the graves of veterans at Glenwood Cemetery. Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM Window Glass & Screen Repair
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